2004 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · RL04 BUF
2004 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 09/08/2004. Recorded mileage 110,494 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1753cc
RL04 BUF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 110,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RL04 BUF Mileage History
- 17/07/2023157,513 mi
- 26/06/2024109,757 mi-47,756 mi
- 02/07/2024109,781 mi+24 mi
- 03/07/2025110,491 mi+710 mi
- 10/07/2025110,494 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly -23,723 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RL04 BUF 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 (RL04 BUF) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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