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DF04 YWM

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Grey Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 143,663 miles on the clock, averaging 7,933 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for DF04 YWM

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,663
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,933

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 reading143,663 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,113
Average per year7,933
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DF04 YWM 30k59k87k115k144k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage143,663 miles
Since last MOT+8,113 miles
PASS
Mileage135,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,566 miles
PASS
Mileage128,984 miles
Since last MOT+7,372 miles
PASS
Mileage121,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,612 miles
Since last MOT+8,087 miles
PASS
Mileage113,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,525 miles
Since last MOT+9,507 miles
PASS
Mileage104,018 miles
Since last MOT+8,712 miles
PASS
Mileage95,306 miles
Since last MOT+3,021 miles
PASS
Mileage92,285 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,281 miles
Since last MOT+8,597 miles
PASS
Mileage83,684 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,669 miles
Since last MOT+6,976 miles
PASS
Mileage76,693 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,667 miles
Since last MOT+7,251 miles
PASS
Mileage69,416 miles
Since last MOT+8,028 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,388 miles
Since last MOT+9,983 miles
PASS
Mileage51,405 miles
Since last MOT+8,238 miles
PASS
Mileage43,167 miles
Since last MOT+12,796 miles
PASS
Mileage30,371 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 YWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About DF04 YWM

What car is DF04 YWM?

DF04 YWM is a grey Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chester in 2004.

What is the mileage of DF04 YWM?

The last recorded mileage for DF04 YWM was 143,663 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF04 YWM passed its MOT?

DF04 YWM has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 10 Nov 2021.

Is DF04 YWM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF04 YWM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DF04 YWM?

DF04 YWM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.