2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NG53 VRW
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 141,072 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG53 VRW Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/03/2022
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG53 VRW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (NG53 VRW) between February 2007 and March 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (25 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
NG53 VRW Mileage History
- 06/02/200736,604 mi
- 01/02/200847,683 mi+11,079 mi
- 14/02/200958,918 mi+11,235 mi
- 14/02/200958,918 mi
- 26/02/201067,981 mi+9,063 mi
- 06/03/201068,187 mi+206 mi
- 07/02/201177,416 mi+9,229 mi
- 29/02/201288,732 mi+11,316 mi
- 01/03/201288,765 mi+33 mi
- 14/02/201396,985 mi+8,220 mi
- 14/02/201396,985 mi
- 01/03/2014103,388 mi+6,403 mi
- 04/03/2015110,516 mi+7,128 mi
- 02/03/2016118,505 mi+7,989 mi
- 02/03/2016118,505 mi
- 01/03/2017128,469 mi+9,964 mi
- 04/03/2017128,480 mi+11 mi
- 15/02/2018141,054 mi+12,574 mi
- 17/02/2018141,072 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 9,471 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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