Official DVLA Record

2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · J888 JLS

J888 JLS

2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/06/2004. Recorded mileage 147,826 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2004
MOT Status
Valid until 02/07/2017
Road Tax
Untaxed (29/07/2017)
Recorded Mileage
147,826 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/07/2017
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 29/07/2017
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
1596cc

J888 JLS Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 29/06/2017
  • 147,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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J888 JLS Mileage History

  1. 29/05/200735,509 mi
  2. 23/05/200845,343 mi+9,834 mi
  3. 29/05/200956,069 mi+10,726 mi
  4. 18/06/201065,907 mi+9,838 mi
  5. 08/06/201173,638 mi+7,731 mi
  6. 19/06/201287,423 mi+13,785 mi
  7. 19/06/201287,423 mi
  8. 20/06/201399,403 mi+11,980 mi
  9. 20/06/201399,405 mi+2 mi
  10. 17/06/2014112,690 mi+13,285 mi
  11. 03/07/2014112,711 mi+21 mi
  12. 29/06/2015128,365 mi+15,654 mi
  13. 29/06/2015128,365 mi
  14. 30/06/2016142,223 mi+13,858 mi
  15. 30/06/2016142,223 mi
  16. 29/06/2017147,826 mi+5,603 mi

Average of roughly 11,136 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

J888 JLS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 06:10
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (J888 JLS) between May 2007 and June 2017.

The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 29 June 2017 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 in tread (4.1.D.1b)”; “Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.

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