2004 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · NH04 DGF
2004 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 168,403 miles. MOT expired on 14 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH04 DGF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2022
- 168,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH04 DGF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (NH04 DGF) between October 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2022 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 (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Direction indicator not working intrmitant (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
NH04 DGF Mileage History
- 27/10/2021159,468 mi
- 29/10/2021159,463 mi-5 mi
- 10/11/2022168,402 mi+8,939 mi
- 15/11/2022168,403 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,495 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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