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AD04 HLM

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2004 Ford Focus Diesel 1753cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 126,235 miles on the clock, averaging 8,457 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for AD04 HLM

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,235
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,457

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,235 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,053
Average per year8,457
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AD04 HLM 24k50k75k101k126k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage126,235 miles
Since last MOT+5,053 miles
PASS
Mileage121,182 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,182 miles
Since last MOT+1,742 miles
PASS
Mileage119,440 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,440 miles
Since last MOT+3,125 miles
PASS
Mileage116,315 miles
Since last MOT+6,583 miles
PASS
Mileage109,732 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,604 miles
Since last MOT+9,743 miles
PASS
Mileage99,861 miles
Since last MOT+163 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,698 miles
Since last MOT+9,161 miles
PASS
Mileage90,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,537 miles
Since last MOT+10,000 miles
PASS
Mileage80,537 miles
Since last MOT+7,984 miles
PASS
Mileage72,553 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,553 miles
Since last MOT+1,531 miles
PASS
Mileage71,022 miles
Since last MOT+13,112 miles
PASS
Mileage57,910 miles
Since last MOT+8,907 miles
PASS
Mileage49,003 miles
Since last MOT+14,779 miles
PASS
Mileage34,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,224 miles
Since last MOT+9,962 miles
PASS
Mileage24,262 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 HLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAD — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About AD04 HLM

What car is AD04 HLM?

AD04 HLM is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AD04 HLM?

The last recorded mileage for AD04 HLM was 126,235 miles, recorded on 20 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AD04 HLM passed its MOT?

AD04 HLM has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 20 Aug 2019.

Is AD04 HLM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AD04 HLM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AD04 HLM?

AD04 HLM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.