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EO04 XPH

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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 9 and failing 7 (56% pass rate). It has 173,104 miles on the clock, averaging 11,286 miles per year, above 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 XPH

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,104
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
56%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,286

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,104 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,411
Average per year11,286
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO04 XPH 58k87k115k144k173k '07'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,104 miles
Since last MOT+4,411 miles
PASS
Mileage168,693 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,687 miles
Since last MOT+10,692 miles
PASS
Mileage157,995 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,986 miles
Since last MOT+11,574 miles
PASS
Mileage146,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,412 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,331 miles
Since last MOT+8,354 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,977 miles
Since last MOT+11,015 miles
PASS
Mileage126,962 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,957 miles
Since last MOT+7,864 miles
PASS
Mileage119,093 miles
Since last MOT+7,026 miles
PASS
Mileage112,067 miles
Since last MOT+12,234 miles
PASS
Mileage99,833 miles
Since last MOT+20,173 miles
PASS
Mileage79,660 miles
Since last MOT+21,835 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,825 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 XPH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EO04 XPH

What car is EO04 XPH?

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

What is the mileage of EO04 XPH?

The last recorded mileage for EO04 XPH was 173,104 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO04 XPH passed its MOT?

EO04 XPH has had 16 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (9 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2017.

Is EO04 XPH ULEZ compliant?

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

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