2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · ML04 NHG
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 91,514 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,514 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML04 NHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/09/2026
- 91,514 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML04 NHG 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 (ML04 NHG) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
ML04 NHG Mileage History
- 11/08/202383,047 mi
- 24/09/202484,135 mi+1,088 mi
- 16/09/202588,151 mi+4,016 mi
- 19/09/202588,214 mi+63 mi
- 14/09/202691,514 mi+3,300 mi
Average of roughly 2,737 miles per year across 5 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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