2004 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · YP04 DPK
2004 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2004. Recorded mileage 251,556 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Aug 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 251,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP04 DPK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
- 251,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP04 DPK 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 (YP04 DPK) between November 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2025 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: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 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: “Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
YP04 DPK Mileage History
- 04/11/2022234,362 mi
- 24/10/2023242,598 mi+8,236 mi
- 21/12/2023242,598 mi
- 07/01/2025251,556 mi+8,958 mi
- 17/01/2025251,556 mi
Average of roughly 7,800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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