2004 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · SH54 FAM
2004 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 80,413 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH54 FAM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/10/2022
- 80,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 17 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH54 FAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (SH54 FAM) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
SH54 FAM Mileage History
- 26/10/202179,198 mi
- 11/10/202280,413 mi+1,215 mi
Average of roughly 1,268 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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