2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · SM04 LAE
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2004. Recorded mileage 67,800 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM04 LAE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 67,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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SM04 LAE Mileage History
- 03/09/202464,647 mi
- 11/09/202464,662 mi+15 mi
- 19/09/202566,375 mi+1,713 mi
- 01/10/202566,380 mi+5 mi
- 10/09/202667,800 mi+1,420 mi
Average of roughly 1,563 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM04 LAE 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 (SM04 LAE) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 September 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: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Body panel likely to become detached wing (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Body panel likely to become detached wing (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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