2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YA04 LCJ
2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Aug 2004. Recorded mileage 79,429 miles. MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA04 LCJ Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 79,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YA04 LCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (YA04 LCJ) between August 2007 and January 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill x 2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
YA04 LCJ Mileage History
- 10/08/200721,224 mi
- 18/02/200927,686 mi+6,462 mi
- 08/02/201031,894 mi+4,208 mi
- 16/02/201134,882 mi+2,988 mi
- 16/02/201134,882 mi
- 08/02/201238,024 mi+3,142 mi
- 05/02/201340,325 mi+2,301 mi
- 04/02/201442,558 mi+2,233 mi
- 27/01/201545,126 mi+2,568 mi
- 27/01/201545,126 mi
- 25/01/201646,566 mi+1,440 mi
- 20/01/201749,536 mi+2,970 mi
- 01/02/201852,473 mi+2,937 mi
- 05/02/201852,474 mi+1 mi
- 12/02/201954,850 mi+2,376 mi
- 12/02/201954,850 mi
- 03/02/202057,817 mi+2,967 mi
- 05/02/202057,817 mi
- 01/02/202162,167 mi+4,350 mi
- 08/02/202269,790 mi+7,623 mi
- 18/01/202375,533 mi+5,743 mi
- 20/01/202375,533 mi
- 17/01/202477,005 mi+1,472 mi
- 19/01/202477,005 mi
- 20/01/202578,095 mi+1,090 mi
- 21/01/202578,095 mi
- 20/01/202679,429 mi+1,334 mi
Average of roughly 3,155 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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