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BW04 LHL

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 226,414 miles on the clock, averaging 8,757 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BW04 LHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
226,414
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,757

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading226,414 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,093
Average per year8,757
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BW04 LHL 102k133k164k195k226k '07'21'14

Check BW04 LHL

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage226,414 miles
Since last MOT+8,093 miles
PASS
Mileage218,321 miles
Since last MOT+8,005 miles
PASS
Mileage210,316 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage210,314 miles
Since last MOT+9,935 miles
PASS
Mileage200,379 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,375 miles
Since last MOT+8,715 miles
PASS
Mileage191,660 miles
Since last MOT+4,289 miles
PASS
Mileage187,371 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,363 miles
Since last MOT+5,179 miles
PASS
Mileage182,184 miles
Since last MOT+5,671 miles
PASS
Mileage176,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,513 miles
Since last MOT+5,207 miles
PASS
Mileage171,306 miles
Since last MOT+6,846 miles
PASS
Mileage164,460 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,407 miles
Since last MOT+11,973 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,434 miles
Since last MOT+13,331 miles
PASS
Mileage139,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,103 miles
Since last MOT+9,433 miles
PASS
Mileage129,670 miles
Since last MOT+12,707 miles
PASS
Mileage116,963 miles
Since last MOT+14,728 miles
PASS
Mileage102,235 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 LHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeBW — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About BW04 LHL

What car is BW04 LHL?

BW04 LHL is a blue Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of BW04 LHL?

The last recorded mileage for BW04 LHL was 226,414 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW04 LHL passed its MOT?

BW04 LHL has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2021.

Is BW04 LHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW04 LHL 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 LHL?

BW04 LHL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.