2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LT54 FHM
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 74,468 miles. MOT expired on 20 Feb 2024.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Feb 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,468 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT54 FHM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2023
- 74,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LT54 FHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (LT54 FHM) between September 2007 and February 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
LT54 FHM Mileage History
- 11/09/200720,396 mi
- 07/07/200825,909 mi+5,513 mi
- 07/07/200825,909 mi
- 27/01/200925,977 mi+68 mi
- 14/01/201030,119 mi+4,142 mi
- 12/01/201133,637 mi+3,518 mi
- 26/01/201237,869 mi+4,232 mi
- 09/01/201341,022 mi+3,153 mi
- 06/01/201444,758 mi+3,736 mi
- 06/01/201444,758 mi
- 06/01/201548,887 mi+4,129 mi
- 12/01/201652,414 mi+3,527 mi
- 11/01/201755,178 mi+2,764 mi
- 10/01/201858,468 mi+3,290 mi
- 16/01/201961,732 mi+3,264 mi
- 28/01/202063,542 mi+1,810 mi
- 28/01/202063,542 mi
- 15/02/202167,249 mi+3,707 mi
- 18/02/202167,260 mi+11 mi
- 16/02/202269,506 mi+2,246 mi
- 16/02/202269,506 mi
- 20/02/202374,464 mi+4,958 mi
- 21/02/202374,468 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 3,500 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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