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AP04 FBE

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 119,983 miles on the clock, averaging 4,375 miles per year, well below 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 AP04 FBE

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,983
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,375

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading119,983 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,375
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP04 FBE 66k79k93k106k120k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,983 miles
Since last MOT+6,387 miles
PASS
Mileage113,596 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,594 miles
Since last MOT+5,653 miles
PASS
Mileage107,941 miles
Since last MOT+4,737 miles
PASS
Mileage103,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,204 miles
Since last MOT+3,731 miles
PASS
Mileage99,473 miles
Since last MOT+1,511 miles
PASS
Mileage97,962 miles
Since last MOT+2,458 miles
PASS
Mileage95,504 miles
Since last MOT+2,187 miles
PASS
Mileage93,317 miles
Since last MOT+2,774 miles
PASS
Mileage90,543 miles
Since last MOT+5,836 miles
PASS
Mileage84,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,707 miles
Since last MOT+3,266 miles
PASS
Mileage81,441 miles
Since last MOT+2,401 miles
PASS
Mileage79,040 miles
Since last MOT+13,193 miles
PASS
Mileage65,847 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

RegistrationAP04 FBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About AP04 FBE

What car is AP04 FBE?

AP04 FBE is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Norwich in 2004.

What is the mileage of AP04 FBE?

The last recorded mileage for AP04 FBE was 119,983 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP04 FBE passed its MOT?

AP04 FBE has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2019.

Is AP04 FBE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP04 FBE 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 AP04 FBE?

AP04 FBE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.