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EO04 XLU

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 123,036 miles on the clock, averaging 6,951 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 EO04 XLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,036
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,951

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 reading123,036 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,027
Average per year6,951
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO04 XLU 11k39k67k95k123k '07'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,036 miles
Since last MOT+7,027 miles
PASS
Mileage116,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,009 miles
Since last MOT+3,985 miles
PASS
Mileage112,024 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,023 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,004 miles
Since last MOT+9,276 miles
PASS
Mileage102,728 miles
Since last MOT+10,920 miles
PASS
Mileage91,808 miles
Since last MOT+11,420 miles
PASS
Mileage80,388 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,357 miles
Since last MOT+10,407 miles
PASS
Mileage69,950 miles
Since last MOT+9,250 miles
PASS
Mileage60,700 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,643 miles
Since last MOT+9,717 miles
PASS
Mileage50,926 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,886 miles
Since last MOT+7,864 miles
PASS
Mileage43,022 miles
Since last MOT+5,658 miles
PASS
Mileage37,364 miles
Since last MOT+15,936 miles
PASS
Mileage21,428 miles
PASS
Mileage24,684 miles
Since last MOT+8,456 miles
PASS
Mileage16,228 miles
Since last MOT+443 miles
PASS
Mileage15,785 miles
Since last MOT+2,292 miles
PASS
Mileage13,493 miles
Since last MOT+2,685 miles
PASS
Mileage10,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage10,808 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

RegistrationEO04 XLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EO04 XLU

What car is EO04 XLU?

EO04 XLU is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EO04 XLU?

The last recorded mileage for EO04 XLU was 123,036 miles, recorded on 13 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO04 XLU passed its MOT?

EO04 XLU has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2023.

Is EO04 XLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO04 XLU 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 EO04 XLU?

EO04 XLU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.