Vehicle summary
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 1796cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 117,429 miles on the clock, averaging 6,656 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for BW04 HVE
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 117,429 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,557 |
| Average per year | 6,656 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BW04 HVE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BW — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About BW04 HVE
What car is BW04 HVE?
BW04 HVE is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of BW04 HVE?
The last recorded mileage for BW04 HVE was 117,429 miles, recorded on 21 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BW04 HVE passed its MOT?
BW04 HVE has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 21 Dec 2020.
Is BW04 HVE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW04 HVE 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 BW04 HVE?
BW04 HVE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.