2004 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · VE54 FNL
2004 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 127,861 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2020.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Nov 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE54 FNL Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2019
- 127,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE54 FNL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (VE54 FNL) between November 2007 and March 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
VE54 FNL Mileage History
- 09/11/200777,242 mi
- 10/04/200883,946 mi+6,704 mi
- 23/03/200987,922 mi+3,976 mi
- 23/03/200987,922 mi
- 22/03/201092,303 mi+4,381 mi
- 04/04/201196,552 mi+4,249 mi
- 07/04/201196,595 mi+43 mi
- 22/03/2012100,660 mi+4,065 mi
- 25/03/2013104,299 mi+3,639 mi
- 25/03/2013104,299 mi
- 27/03/2014107,493 mi+3,194 mi
- 07/04/2015110,680 mi+3,187 mi
- 14/03/2016113,918 mi+3,238 mi
- 17/03/2017117,560 mi+3,642 mi
- 21/03/2017117,603 mi+43 mi
- 11/04/2018120,482 mi+2,879 mi
- 11/03/2019127,861 mi+7,379 mi
Average of roughly 4,466 miles per year across 17 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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