2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · NH53 LKA
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 45,054 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH53 LKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2024
- 45,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH53 LKA 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 (NH53 LKA) between February 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2024 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
NH53 LKA Mileage History
- 17/02/202231,258 mi
- 07/09/202336,645 mi+5,387 mi
- 08/09/202336,650 mi+5 mi
- 30/09/202445,054 mi+8,404 mi
- 01/10/202445,054 mi
Average of roughly 5,265 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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