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EA04 WVL

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 112,927 miles on the clock, averaging 8,309 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 EA04 WVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,927
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,309

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading112,927 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,970
Average per year8,309
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA04 WVL 54k69k84k98k113k '07'14'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,927 miles
Since last MOT+9,970 miles
PASS
Mileage102,957 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,956 miles
PASS
Mileage160,724 miles
Since last MOT+21,237 miles
PASS
Mileage139,487 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,396 miles
Since last MOT+25,992 miles
PASS
Mileage113,404 miles
Since last MOT+480 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,924 miles
Since last MOT+14,874 miles
PASS
Mileage98,050 miles
Since last MOT+18,487 miles
PASS
Mileage79,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,563 miles
Since last MOT+25,106 miles
PASS
Mileage54,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,457 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

RegistrationEA04 WVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EA04 WVL

What car is EA04 WVL?

EA04 WVL is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EA04 WVL?

The last recorded mileage for EA04 WVL was 112,927 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA04 WVL passed its MOT?

EA04 WVL has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2014.

Is EA04 WVL ULEZ compliant?

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

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