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BJ04 VTC

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 99,319 miles on the clock, averaging 5,015 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 BJ04 VTC

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,319
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,015

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading99,319 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,843
Average per year5,015
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BJ04 VTC 44k58k72k86k99k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,319 miles
Since last MOT+2,843 miles
PASS
Mileage96,476 miles
Since last MOT+3,301 miles
PASS
Mileage93,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,175 miles
Since last MOT+1,541 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,634 miles
Since last MOT+1,592 miles
PASS
Mileage90,042 miles
Since last MOT+5,201 miles
PASS
Mileage84,841 miles
Since last MOT+8,184 miles
PASS
Mileage76,657 miles
Since last MOT+6,396 miles
PASS
Mileage70,261 miles
Since last MOT+5,124 miles
PASS
Mileage65,137 miles
Since last MOT+5,190 miles
PASS
Mileage59,947 miles
Since last MOT+7,288 miles
PASS
Mileage52,659 miles
Since last MOT+8,368 miles
PASS
Mileage44,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,291 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

RegistrationBJ04 VTC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBJ — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BJ04 VTC

What car is BJ04 VTC?

BJ04 VTC is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BJ04 VTC?

The last recorded mileage for BJ04 VTC was 99,319 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BJ04 VTC passed its MOT?

BJ04 VTC has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2018.

Is BJ04 VTC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BJ04 VTC 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 BJ04 VTC?

BJ04 VTC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.