2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NG53 THF
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 132,276 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,276 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
NG53 THF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 132,276 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG53 THF 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 (NG53 THF) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”.
NG53 THF Mileage History
- 09/08/2023129,981 mi
- 29/07/2024131,130 mi+1,149 mi
- 30/07/2025132,236 mi+1,106 mi
- 25/09/2025132,276 mi+40 mi
- 25/09/2025132,276 mi
Average of roughly 1,077 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (NG53 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as NG53THF.
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER SPRT DYN SE PHEV A
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
VOLKSWAGEN
BORA
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
SUZUKI
JIMNY
SUZUKI
WAGON-R+
CITROEN
BERLINGO
CITROEN
XSARA
CITROEN
SAXO
FORD FOCUS Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2004 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.