Official DVLA Record

2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · KC53 NCD

KC53 NCD

2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/02/2004. Recorded mileage 161,397 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2004 · Borehamwood (Luton)
MOT Status
Valid until 12/08/2024
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
161,397 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/08/2024
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
1596cc

KC53 NCD Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2023
  • 161,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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 (67%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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KC53 NCD Mileage History

  1. 12/08/2022147,401 mi
  2. 11/08/2023161,322 mi+13,921 mi
  3. 12/08/2023161,397 mi+75 mi

Average of roughly 14,011 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

KC53 NCD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 03:33
MOT Analysis

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

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (KC53 NCD) between August 2022 and August 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 August 2023 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 (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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 Aborted engine boiled up (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.

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