Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1988cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 73,477 miles on the clock, averaging 5,120 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.
MOT & Mileage History for AJ53 VNU
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 73,477 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,120 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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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.
Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)
Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AJ53 VNU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AJ — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About AJ53 VNU
What car is AJ53 VNU?
AJ53 VNU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2004.
What is the mileage of AJ53 VNU?
The last recorded mileage for AJ53 VNU was 73,477 miles, recorded on 5 Oct 2015 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AJ53 VNU passed its MOT?
AJ53 VNU has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Oct 2015.
Is AJ53 VNU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AJ53 VNU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AJ53 VNU?
AJ53 VNU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.