Official DVLA Record

2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SL54 SYH

SL54 SYH

2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25/09/2004. Recorded mileage 140,468 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2004 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22/10/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
140,468 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/10/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1596cc

SL54 SYH Key Findings

  • 24 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2023
  • 140,468 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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SL54 SYH Mileage History

  1. 16/08/200714,122 mi
  2. 02/11/200714,933 mi+811 mi
  3. 23/10/200822,230 mi+7,297 mi
  4. 28/10/200928,256 mi+6,026 mi
  5. 28/10/200928,256 mi
  6. 27/10/201035,521 mi+7,265 mi
  7. 26/10/201149,823 mi+14,302 mi
  8. 29/10/201257,965 mi+8,142 mi
  9. 29/10/201257,965 mi
  10. 30/10/201366,931 mi+8,966 mi
  11. 30/10/201366,932 mi+1 mi
  12. 30/10/201476,866 mi+9,934 mi
  13. 29/10/201586,592 mi+9,726 mi
  14. 28/10/201692,215 mi+5,623 mi
  15. 26/10/2017101,496 mi+9,281 mi
  16. 31/10/2018108,074 mi+6,578 mi
  17. 31/10/2018108,074 mi
  18. 31/10/2019112,943 mi+4,869 mi
  19. 01/11/2019112,943 mi
  20. 21/10/2020119,366 mi+6,423 mi
  21. 03/11/2021128,564 mi+9,198 mi
  22. 25/02/2023138,872 mi+10,308 mi
  23. 26/02/2023138,899 mi+27 mi
  24. 24/10/2023140,468 mi+1,569 mi

Average of roughly 7,804 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

SL54 SYH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 22:41
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (SL54 SYH) between August 2007 and October 2023.

The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 24 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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