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BG04 HLJ

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 1596cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 85,542 miles on the clock, averaging 5,617 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG04 HLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,542
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,617

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,542 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,049
Average per year5,617
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG04 HLJ 24k40k55k70k86k '07'18'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,542 miles
Since last MOT+2,049 miles
PASS
Mileage83,493 miles
Since last MOT+5,375 miles
PASS
Mileage78,118 miles
Since last MOT+6,771 miles
PASS
Mileage71,347 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,357 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
PASS
Mileage67,401 miles
Since last MOT+4,430 miles
PASS
Mileage62,971 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,970 miles
Since last MOT+4,904 miles
PASS
Mileage58,066 miles
Since last MOT+4,537 miles
PASS
Mileage53,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,529 miles
Since last MOT+6,366 miles
PASS
Mileage47,163 miles
Since last MOT+9,898 miles
PASS
Mileage37,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,265 miles
Since last MOT+5,687 miles
PASS
Mileage31,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,578 miles
Since last MOT+7,261 miles
PASS
Mileage24,317 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 HLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BG04 HLJ

What car is BG04 HLJ?

BG04 HLJ is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BG04 HLJ?

The last recorded mileage for BG04 HLJ was 85,542 miles, recorded on 8 Feb 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG04 HLJ passed its MOT?

BG04 HLJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Feb 2018.

Is BG04 HLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG04 HLJ 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 BG04 HLJ?

BG04 HLJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.