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EF04 EVL

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 121,471 miles on the clock, averaging 6,032 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 EF04 EVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,471
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,032

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,471 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,032
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF04 EVL 28k52k75k98k121k '07'22'16

Check EF04 EVL

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,471 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,470 miles
Since last MOT+1,228 miles
PASS
Mileage120,242 miles
Since last MOT+1,953 miles
PASS
Mileage118,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,289 miles
Since last MOT+922 miles
PASS
Mileage117,367 miles
Since last MOT+594 miles
PASS
Mileage116,773 miles
Since last MOT+985 miles
PASS
Mileage115,788 miles
Since last MOT+7,368 miles
PASS
Mileage108,420 miles
Since last MOT+7,613 miles
PASS
Mileage100,807 miles
Since last MOT+6,910 miles
PASS
Mileage93,897 miles
Since last MOT+8,099 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,798 miles
Since last MOT+12,204 miles
PASS
Mileage73,594 miles
Since last MOT+8,054 miles
PASS
Mileage65,540 miles
Since last MOT+3,261 miles
PASS
Mileage62,279 miles
Since last MOT+7,271 miles
PASS
Mileage55,008 miles
Since last MOT+13,394 miles
PASS
Mileage41,614 miles
Since last MOT+13,115 miles
PASS
Mileage28,499 miles

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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

RegistrationEF04 EVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EF04 EVL

What car is EF04 EVL?

EF04 EVL is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EF04 EVL?

The last recorded mileage for EF04 EVL was 121,471 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF04 EVL passed its MOT?

EF04 EVL has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2022.

Is EF04 EVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF04 EVL 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 EF04 EVL?

EF04 EVL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.