2004 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · GP53 PTO
2004 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 26 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 131,934 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,934 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GP53 PTO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 131,934 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GP53 PTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (GP53 PTO) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
GP53 PTO Mileage History
- 19/08/2023120,907 mi
- 19/08/2023120,907 mi
- 30/08/2024127,344 mi+6,437 mi
- 11/09/2024127,437 mi+93 mi
- 16/09/2025131,934 mi+4,497 mi
Average of roughly 5,306 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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