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BL04 DBU

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 115,705 miles on the clock, averaging 7,202 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL04 DBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,705
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,202

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 reading115,705 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,202
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL04 DBU 36k56k76k96k116k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,705 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,704 miles
Since last MOT+12,495 miles
PASS
Mileage103,209 miles
Since last MOT+9,551 miles
PASS
Mileage93,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,658 miles
Since last MOT+3,681 miles
PASS
Mileage89,977 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,977 miles
Since last MOT+3,377 miles
PASS
Mileage86,600 miles
Since last MOT+4,755 miles
PASS
Mileage81,845 miles
Since last MOT+6,716 miles
PASS
Mileage75,129 miles
Since last MOT+4,097 miles
PASS
Mileage71,032 miles
Since last MOT+8,573 miles
PASS
Mileage62,459 miles
Since last MOT+13,742 miles
PASS
Mileage48,717 miles
Since last MOT+9,814 miles
PASS
Mileage38,903 miles
Since last MOT+3,292 miles
PASS
Mileage35,611 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 DBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BL04 DBU

What car is BL04 DBU?

BL04 DBU is a red Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BL04 DBU?

The last recorded mileage for BL04 DBU was 115,705 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL04 DBU passed its MOT?

BL04 DBU has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2018.

Is BL04 DBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL04 DBU 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 BL04 DBU?

BL04 DBU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.