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BL04 DDE

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 97,882 miles on the clock, averaging 4,092 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL04 DDE

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,882
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,092

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

Low mileage
Latest reading97,882 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,092
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL04 DDE 34k50k66k82k98k '08'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,882 miles
Since last MOT+2,051 miles
PASS
Mileage95,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,831 miles
Since last MOT+1,659 miles
PASS
Mileage94,172 miles
Since last MOT+2,493 miles
PASS
Mileage91,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,679 miles
Since last MOT+1,556 miles
PASS
Mileage90,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,123 miles
Since last MOT+1,774 miles
PASS
Mileage88,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,349 miles
Since last MOT+3,140 miles
PASS
Mileage85,209 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,207 miles
Since last MOT+3,254 miles
PASS
Mileage81,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,953 miles
Since last MOT+1,522 miles
PASS
Mileage80,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,431 miles
Since last MOT+1,333 miles
PASS
Mileage79,098 miles
Since last MOT+6,213 miles
PASS
Mileage72,885 miles
Since last MOT+4,202 miles
PASS
Mileage68,683 miles
Since last MOT+5,273 miles
PASS
Mileage63,410 miles
Since last MOT+5,469 miles
PASS
Mileage57,941 miles
Since last MOT+7,390 miles
PASS
Mileage50,551 miles
Since last MOT+7,872 miles
PASS
Mileage42,679 miles
Since last MOT+8,303 miles
PASS
Mileage34,376 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BL04 DDE

What car is BL04 DDE?

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

What is the mileage of BL04 DDE?

The last recorded mileage for BL04 DDE was 97,882 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL04 DDE passed its MOT?

BL04 DDE has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2023.

Is BL04 DDE ULEZ compliant?

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

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