2004 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · RY04 XMV
2004 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 68,512 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,512 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY04 XMV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 68,512 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY04 XMV 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 (RY04 XMV) between August 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 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: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”.
RY04 XMV Mileage History
- 23/08/202366,796 mi
- 23/08/202467,663 mi+867 mi
- 30/08/202467,683 mi+20 mi
- 05/05/202668,512 mi+829 mi
- 05/05/202668,512 mi
Average of roughly 636 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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