2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · RL04 BVB
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 161,484 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Nov 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,484 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL04 BVB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 161,484 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RL04 BVB 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 BVB) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
RL04 BVB Mileage History
- 05/09/2022139,196 mi
- 06/09/2023145,437 mi+6,241 mi
- 06/09/2023145,437 mi
- 27/08/2024156,246 mi+10,809 mi
- 27/08/2025161,484 mi+5,238 mi
Average of roughly 7,488 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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