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EF04 PDU

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Green Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGreen
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 175,565 miles on the clock, averaging 9,033 miles per year, above 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 EF04 PDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,565
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
9,033

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,565 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,865
Average per year9,033
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EF04 PDU 46k78k111k143k176k '07'21'16

Check EF04 PDU

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,565 miles
Since last MOT+8,865 miles
PASS
Mileage166,700 miles
Since last MOT+136 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,564 miles
Since last MOT+8,309 miles
PASS
Mileage158,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,255 miles
Since last MOT+11,499 miles
PASS
Mileage146,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,756 miles
Since last MOT+13,466 miles
PASS
Mileage133,290 miles
Since last MOT+12,673 miles
PASS
Mileage120,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,617 miles
Since last MOT+11,505 miles
PASS
Mileage109,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,112 miles
Since last MOT+3,658 miles
PASS
Mileage105,454 miles
Since last MOT+6,309 miles
PASS
Mileage99,145 miles
Since last MOT+6,500 miles
PASS
Mileage92,645 miles
Since last MOT+6,043 miles
PASS
Mileage86,602 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,598 miles
Since last MOT+7,355 miles
PASS
Mileage79,243 miles
Since last MOT+7,246 miles
PASS
Mileage71,997 miles
Since last MOT+10,392 miles
PASS
Mileage61,605 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,605 miles
Since last MOT+7,709 miles
PASS
Mileage53,896 miles
Since last MOT+7,974 miles
PASS
Mileage45,922 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

RegistrationEF04 PDU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EF04 PDU

What car is EF04 PDU?

EF04 PDU is an green Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EF04 PDU?

The last recorded mileage for EF04 PDU was 175,565 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF04 PDU passed its MOT?

EF04 PDU has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2021.

Is EF04 PDU ULEZ compliant?

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

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