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EF54 RZX

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 142,960 miles on the clock, averaging 7,431 miles per year, around 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 RZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,960
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,431

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading142,960 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,578
Average per year7,431
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF54 RZX 42k67k92k118k143k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,960 miles
Since last MOT+6,578 miles
PASS
Mileage136,382 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,382 miles
Since last MOT+7,392 miles
PASS
Mileage128,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,990 miles
Since last MOT+6,682 miles
PASS
Mileage122,308 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,297 miles
Since last MOT+7,671 miles
PASS
Mileage114,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,626 miles
Since last MOT+6,633 miles
PASS
Mileage107,993 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,983 miles
Since last MOT+8,700 miles
PASS
Mileage99,283 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,283 miles
Since last MOT+6,600 miles
PASS
Mileage92,683 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,681 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
PASS
Mileage92,605 miles
Since last MOT+10,756 miles
PASS
Mileage81,849 miles
Since last MOT+14,628 miles
PASS
Mileage67,221 miles
Since last MOT+10,171 miles
PASS
Mileage57,050 miles
Since last MOT+15,266 miles
PASS
Mileage41,784 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 RZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About EF54 RZX

What car is EF54 RZX?

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

What is the mileage of EF54 RZX?

The last recorded mileage for EF54 RZX was 142,960 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF54 RZX passed its MOT?

EF54 RZX has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2021.

Is EF54 RZX ULEZ compliant?

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

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