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2004 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YY04 FSS

YY04 FSS

2004 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 May 2004. Recorded mileage 97,034 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jun 2023.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2004 · Beverley / Hull
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 04 Jun 2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
97,034 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 04 Jun 2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1596cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a history of clean passes over the last several years. The most recent test conducted in June 2022 at 97,034 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car met all safety and emissions standards at that time. This follows a consistent trend from 2019 through 2020, suggesting that the previous owners maintained the vehicle to a standard that prevented mechanical or structural failures. The mileage profile is notably low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between March 2019 and August 2020, where the car covered only 2,034 miles in seventeen months, followed by a more active period of 21,630 miles between 2020 and 2022. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it can lead to degradation of rubber components and fluid seals during long periods of inactivity. The single failure recorded on 2 August 2021 at 86,116 miles occurred just one day before a passing test, suggesting a minor component failure was rectified immediately rather than a systemic mechanical issue. Because the last recorded was four years ago in 2022, a buyer must account for the potential for age-related decay that mileage cannot capture. Inspection should focus specifically on structural corrosion on the chassis and rear subframe, as well as the condition of suspension bushes and brake lines which often perish with time regardless of low distance driven.
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YY04 FSS Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2022
  • 97,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

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YY04 FSS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Oct 2026, 14:36
MOT Analysis

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

1 MOT test are recorded for this 2004 Ford Focus (YY04 FSS) between June 2022 and June 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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