2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GV53 DVR
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 100,852 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV53 DVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 100,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GV53 DVR 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 (GV53 DVR) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
GV53 DVR Mileage History
- 20/11/202198,593 mi
- 25/11/202299,303 mi+710 mi
- 30/07/202499,882 mi+579 mi
- 31/07/202499,883 mi+1 mi
- 30/10/2025100,852 mi+969 mi
Average of roughly 573 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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