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AX04 LHK

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 230,790 miles on the clock, averaging 21,506 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 AX04 LHK

MOT Status
Due date passed
230,790
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
21,506

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 reading230,790 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,655
Average per year21,506
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AX04 LHK 58k102k145k188k231k '07'15'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage230,790 miles
Since last MOT+16,655 miles
PASS
Mileage214,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage214,135 miles
Since last MOT+20,533 miles
PASS
Mileage193,602 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage193,601 miles
Since last MOT+21,360 miles
PASS
Mileage172,241 miles
Since last MOT+317 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,924 miles
Since last MOT+22,208 miles
PASS
Mileage149,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,716 miles
Since last MOT+21,877 miles
PASS
Mileage127,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,839 miles
Since last MOT+23,965 miles
PASS
Mileage103,874 miles
Since last MOT+25,135 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,739 miles
Since last MOT+20,294 miles
PASS
Mileage58,445 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

RegistrationAX04 LHK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About AX04 LHK

What car is AX04 LHK?

AX04 LHK is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2004.

What is the mileage of AX04 LHK?

The last recorded mileage for AX04 LHK was 230,790 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX04 LHK passed its MOT?

AX04 LHK has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2015.

Is AX04 LHK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX04 LHK 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 AX04 LHK?

AX04 LHK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.