Official DVLA Record

2004 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · PL53 SXK

PL53 SXK

2004 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 23/01/2004. Recorded mileage 101,014 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2004 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22/09/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
101,014 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/09/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2004
Engine
1753cc

PL53 SXK Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 29/09/2023
  • 101,014 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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PL53 SXK Mileage History

  1. 22/09/202198,672 mi
  2. 23/09/202299,940 mi+1,268 mi
  3. 23/09/202299,940 mi
  4. 29/09/2023101,014 mi+1,074 mi

Average of roughly 1,161 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

PL53 SXK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (PL53 SXK) between September 2021 and September 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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