2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · OV54 DFX
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 128,264 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV54 DFX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2022
- 128,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV54 DFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (OV54 DFX) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Split hose under inlet manifold (8.2.1.1 (b))”; “Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))”.
OV54 DFX Mileage History
- 29/09/2021124,443 mi
- 29/09/2021124,444 mi+1 mi
- 30/09/2022128,264 mi+3,820 mi
Average of roughly 3,813 miles per year across 3 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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