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AE54 UCP

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 187,804 miles on the clock, averaging 14,088 miles per year, above 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 AE54 UCP

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,804
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
14,088

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,804 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,745
Average per year14,088
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE54 UCP 49k84k119k153k188k '07'17'12

Check AE54 UCP

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage187,804 miles
Since last MOT+13,745 miles
PASS
Mileage174,059 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,059 miles
Since last MOT+9,763 miles
PASS
Mileage164,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,296 miles
Since last MOT+13,621 miles
PASS
Mileage150,675 miles
Since last MOT+12,398 miles
PASS
Mileage138,277 miles
Since last MOT+13,702 miles
PASS
Mileage124,575 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,575 miles
Since last MOT+15,021 miles
PASS
Mileage109,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,554 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage75,120 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,103 miles
Since last MOT+11,086 miles
PASS
Mileage64,017 miles
Since last MOT+14,716 miles
PASS
Mileage49,301 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

RegistrationAE54 UCP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About AE54 UCP

What car is AE54 UCP?

AE54 UCP is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.

What is the mileage of AE54 UCP?

The last recorded mileage for AE54 UCP was 187,804 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE54 UCP passed its MOT?

AE54 UCP has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 16 Aug 2017.

Is AE54 UCP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE54 UCP 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 AE54 UCP?

AE54 UCP is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.