2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LC53 TOH
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 118,705 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC53 TOH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/07/2026
- 118,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC53 TOH 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 (LC53 TOH) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
LC53 TOH Mileage History
- 03/06/2024111,617 mi
- 10/06/2024111,619 mi+2 mi
- 07/07/2025115,800 mi+4,181 mi
- 08/07/2025115,802 mi+2 mi
- 07/07/2026118,705 mi+2,903 mi
Average of roughly 3,389 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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