2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SB53 LVR
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 95,405 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB53 LVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 95,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB53 LVR 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 (SB53 LVR) between May 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SB53 LVR Mileage History
- 31/05/202483,825 mi
- 03/06/202482,825 mi-1,000 mi
- 29/07/202595,391 mi+12,566 mi
- 21/10/202595,397 mi+6 mi
- 21/10/202595,405 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 8,322 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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