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2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KC53 MYW

KC53 MYW

2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04/02/2004. Recorded mileage 184,848 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29/07/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
184,848 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/07/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1596cc

KC53 MYW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2024
  • 184,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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KC53 MYW Mileage History

  1. 30/06/2022172,569 mi
  2. 30/06/2022172,575 mi+6 mi
  3. 18/07/2023177,886 mi+5,311 mi
  4. 23/07/2024184,439 mi+6,553 mi
  5. 31/07/2024184,848 mi+409 mi

Average of roughly 5,886 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

KC53 MYW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Sept 2026, 19:31
MOT Analysis

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 (KC53 MYW) between June 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 31 July 2024 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 (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”.

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