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EF54 KMJ

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 82,250 miles on the clock, averaging 6,082 miles per year, below 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 EF54 KMJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,250
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,082

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading82,250 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,510
Average per year6,082
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF54 KMJ 22k37k52k67k82k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,250 miles
Since last MOT+6,510 miles
PASS
Mileage75,740 miles
Since last MOT+1,946 miles
PASS
Mileage73,794 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,794 miles
Since last MOT+3,692 miles
PASS
Mileage70,102 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,065 miles
Since last MOT+10,448 miles
PASS
Mileage59,617 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,542 miles
Since last MOT+11,494 miles
PASS
Mileage48,048 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,920 miles
Since last MOT+3,572 miles
PASS
Mileage44,348 miles
Since last MOT+4,337 miles
PASS
Mileage40,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,011 miles
Since last MOT+8,156 miles
PASS
Mileage31,855 miles
Since last MOT+9,644 miles
PASS
Mileage22,211 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,209 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

RegistrationEF54 KMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About EF54 KMJ

What car is EF54 KMJ?

EF54 KMJ is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EF54 KMJ?

The last recorded mileage for EF54 KMJ was 82,250 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF54 KMJ passed its MOT?

EF54 KMJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2017.

Is EF54 KMJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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