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AX53 HHJ

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1988cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 28,068 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for AX53 HHJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
28,068
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading28,068 miles
Reading date
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX53 HHJ 32k32k32k32k32k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage28,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,068 miles
Since last MOT+12,640 miles
PASS
Mileage15,428 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,428 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,425 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,416 miles
Since last MOT+6,221 miles
PASS
Mileage9,195 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage9,194 miles
Since last MOT+5,305 miles
PASS
Mileage3,889 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage3,886 miles
PASS
Mileage105,338 miles
Since last MOT+17,707 miles
PASS
Mileage87,631 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,631 miles
Since last MOT+22,831 miles
PASS
Mileage64,800 miles
Since last MOT+260 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,540 miles
Since last MOT+12,485 miles
PASS
Mileage52,055 miles
Since last MOT+20,168 miles
PASS
Mileage31,887 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 HHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About AX53 HHJ

What car is AX53 HHJ?

AX53 HHJ is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2004.

What is the mileage of AX53 HHJ?

The last recorded mileage for AX53 HHJ was 28,068 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX53 HHJ passed its MOT?

AX53 HHJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2016.

Is AX53 HHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX53 HHJ 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 AX53 HHJ?

AX53 HHJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.