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EA04 VFX

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
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 1988cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 83,284 miles on the clock, averaging 6,943 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 EA04 VFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,284
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2007
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
6,943

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading83,284 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,578
Average per year6,943
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA04 VFX 30k43k57k70k83k '07'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,284 miles
Since last MOT+7,578 miles
PASS
Mileage75,706 miles
Since last MOT+8,476 miles
PASS
Mileage67,230 miles
Since last MOT+6,607 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,623 miles
Since last MOT+5,880 miles
PASS
Mileage54,743 miles
Since last MOT+2,968 miles
PASS
Mileage51,775 miles
Since last MOT+4,243 miles
PASS
Mileage47,532 miles
Since last MOT+10,694 miles
PASS
Mileage36,838 miles
Since last MOT+6,610 miles
PASS
Mileage30,228 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

RegistrationEA04 VFX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EA04 VFX

What car is EA04 VFX?

EA04 VFX is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EA04 VFX?

The last recorded mileage for EA04 VFX was 83,284 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA04 VFX passed its MOT?

EA04 VFX has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Feb 2015.

Is EA04 VFX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA04 VFX 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 EA04 VFX?

EA04 VFX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.