2004 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · LS54 RVC
2004 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 30 Nov 2004. Recorded mileage 72,442 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,442 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS54 RVC Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 72,442 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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LS54 RVC Mileage History
- 13/11/200714,824 mi
- 22/11/200815,429 mi+605 mi
- 22/11/200815,429 mi
- 07/11/200919,364 mi+3,935 mi
- 06/11/201022,680 mi+3,316 mi
- 12/11/201126,186 mi+3,506 mi
- 20/11/201229,365 mi+3,179 mi
- 07/11/201332,965 mi+3,600 mi
- 22/04/201434,738 mi+1,773 mi
- 22/04/201434,738 mi
- 01/04/201539,489 mi+4,751 mi
- 30/03/201644,517 mi+5,028 mi
- 30/03/201644,517 mi
- 27/03/201751,030 mi+6,513 mi
- 27/03/201751,030 mi
- 11/04/201855,886 mi+4,856 mi
- 11/04/201959,753 mi+3,867 mi
- 11/04/201959,753 mi
- 19/10/202063,615 mi+3,862 mi
- 20/10/202063,621 mi+6 mi
- 11/10/202165,846 mi+2,225 mi
- 03/10/202267,991 mi+2,145 mi
- 09/10/202369,838 mi+1,847 mi
- 16/10/202470,988 mi+1,150 mi
- 06/10/202571,741 mi+753 mi
- 06/10/202571,741 mi
- 14/10/202672,442 mi+701 mi
Average of roughly 3,046 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
LS54 RVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (LS54 RVC) between November 2007 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe & centre box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)”.
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