Vehicle summary
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 131,797 miles on the clock, averaging 5,285 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 EF04 VPE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 131,797 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 5,285 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EF04 VPE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About EF04 VPE
What car is EF04 VPE?
EF04 VPE is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of EF04 VPE?
The last recorded mileage for EF04 VPE was 131,797 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF04 VPE passed its MOT?
EF04 VPE has had 21 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (20 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Jun 2026.
Is EF04 VPE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF04 VPE 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 VPE?
EF04 VPE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.