2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · HT04 EUE
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 May 2004. Recorded mileage 98,280 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HT04 EUE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 98,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HT04 EUE 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 (HT04 EUE) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 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: Lighting (18 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative cant check both leveling devises due to product on headlamp (4.1.5 (a))”; “Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both front not tested due to product on lense (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no image (4.1.4 (b))”.
HT04 EUE Mileage History
- 15/09/202383,518 mi
- 17/09/202491,787 mi+8,269 mi
- 18/09/2024917,790 mi+826,003 mi
- 26/09/202598,280 mi-819,510 mi
- 27/09/202598,280 mi
Average of roughly 7,258 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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