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EF54 DVU

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 8 (69% pass rate). It has 144,877 miles on the clock, averaging 7,732 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EF54 DVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,877
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
7,732

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 reading144,877 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,732
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF54 DVU 19k50k82k113k145k '07'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,877 miles
Since last MOT+9,650 miles
PASS
Mileage135,227 miles
Since last MOT+9,251 miles
PASS
Mileage125,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,976 miles
Since last MOT+10,503 miles
PASS
Mileage115,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,473 miles
Since last MOT+10,602 miles
PASS
Mileage104,871 miles
Since last MOT+4,970 miles
PASS
Mileage99,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,901 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,850 miles
Since last MOT+3,071 miles
PASS
Mileage96,779 miles
Since last MOT+3,069 miles
PASS
Mileage93,710 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,697 miles
Since last MOT+4,207 miles
PASS
Mileage89,490 miles
Since last MOT+8,104 miles
PASS
Mileage81,386 miles
Since last MOT+8,051 miles
PASS
Mileage73,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,335 miles
Since last MOT+3,967 miles
PASS
Mileage69,368 miles
Since last MOT+5,750 miles
PASS
Mileage63,618 miles
Since last MOT+9,434 miles
PASS
Mileage54,184 miles
Since last MOT+11,843 miles
PASS
Mileage42,341 miles
Since last MOT+95 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,246 miles
Since last MOT+12,017 miles
PASS
Mileage30,229 miles
Since last MOT+1,420 miles
PASS
Mileage28,809 miles
Since last MOT+9,800 miles
PASS
Mileage19,009 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

RegistrationEF54 DVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About EF54 DVU

What car is EF54 DVU?

EF54 DVU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EF54 DVU?

The last recorded mileage for EF54 DVU was 144,877 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF54 DVU passed its MOT?

EF54 DVU has had 26 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (18 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2024.

Is EF54 DVU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF54 DVU 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 EF54 DVU?

EF54 DVU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.