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BV04 VFN

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 118,194 miles on the clock, averaging 7,373 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 BV04 VFN

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,194
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,373

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 reading118,194 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,758
Average per year7,373
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV04 VFN 44k62k81k100k118k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,194 miles
Since last MOT+6,758 miles
PASS
Mileage111,436 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,429 miles
Since last MOT+5,827 miles
PASS
Mileage105,602 miles
Since last MOT+6,153 miles
PASS
Mileage99,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,449 miles
Since last MOT+3,934 miles
PASS
Mileage95,515 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,997 miles
PASS
Mileage92,518 miles
Since last MOT+7,488 miles
PASS
Mileage85,030 miles
Since last MOT+4,673 miles
PASS
Mileage80,357 miles
Since last MOT+10,787 miles
PASS
Mileage69,570 miles
Since last MOT+12,181 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,389 miles
Since last MOT+13,802 miles
PASS
Mileage43,587 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

RegistrationBV04 VFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BV04 VFN

What car is BV04 VFN?

BV04 VFN is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BV04 VFN?

The last recorded mileage for BV04 VFN was 118,194 miles, recorded on 7 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV04 VFN passed its MOT?

BV04 VFN has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Apr 2017.

Is BV04 VFN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV04 VFN 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 BV04 VFN?

BV04 VFN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.