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EU04 DPF

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 127,032 miles on the clock, averaging 7,527 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 EU04 DPF

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,032
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,527

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 reading127,032 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,527
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU04 DPF 43k64k85k106k127k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,032 miles
Since last MOT+17,717 miles
PASS
Mileage109,315 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,311 miles
Since last MOT+7,361 miles
PASS
Mileage101,950 miles
Since last MOT+7,121 miles
PASS
Mileage94,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,829 miles
Since last MOT+6,116 miles
PASS
Mileage88,713 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,698 miles
Since last MOT+6,298 miles
PASS
Mileage82,400 miles
Since last MOT+197 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,203 miles
Since last MOT+3,827 miles
PASS
Mileage78,376 miles
Since last MOT+6,290 miles
PASS
Mileage72,086 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,065 miles
Since last MOT+2,204 miles
PASS
Mileage69,861 miles
Since last MOT+863 miles
PASS
Mileage68,998 miles
Since last MOT+8,901 miles
PASS
Mileage60,097 miles
Since last MOT+1,877 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,220 miles
Since last MOT+15,560 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,660 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

RegistrationEU04 DPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EU04 DPF

What car is EU04 DPF?

EU04 DPF is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EU04 DPF?

The last recorded mileage for EU04 DPF was 127,032 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU04 DPF passed its MOT?

EU04 DPF has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2018.

Is EU04 DPF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU04 DPF 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 EU04 DPF?

EU04 DPF is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.