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BK04 MKA

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 147,079 miles on the clock, averaging 7,052 miles per year, 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 BK04 MKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,079
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,052

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 reading147,079 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,052
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BK04 MKA 28k58k88k117k147k '07'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,079 miles
Since last MOT+4,271 miles
PASS
Mileage142,808 miles
Since last MOT+2,098 miles
PASS
Mileage140,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,710 miles
Since last MOT+5,746 miles
PASS
Mileage134,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,964 miles
Since last MOT+1,289 miles
PASS
Mileage133,675 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,606 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage128,122 miles
Since last MOT+9,193 miles
PASS
Mileage118,929 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,929 miles
Since last MOT+10,433 miles
PASS
Mileage108,496 miles
Since last MOT+13,668 miles
PASS
Mileage94,828 miles
Since last MOT+14,898 miles
PASS
Mileage79,930 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,928 miles
Since last MOT+9,157 miles
PASS
Mileage70,771 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,771 miles
Since last MOT+7,912 miles
PASS
Mileage62,859 miles
Since last MOT+5,786 miles
PASS
Mileage57,073 miles
Since last MOT+6,919 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,154 miles
Since last MOT+6,872 miles
PASS
Mileage43,282 miles
Since last MOT+1,178 miles
PASS
Mileage42,104 miles
Since last MOT+7,329 miles
PASS
Mileage34,775 miles
Since last MOT+6,345 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,430 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

RegistrationBK04 MKA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBK — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BK04 MKA

What car is BK04 MKA?

BK04 MKA is a black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BK04 MKA?

The last recorded mileage for BK04 MKA was 147,079 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BK04 MKA passed its MOT?

BK04 MKA has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2024.

Is BK04 MKA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BK04 MKA 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 BK04 MKA?

BK04 MKA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.