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EX04 HFE

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

White Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1796cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 137,466 miles on the clock, averaging 12,786 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for EX04 HFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
137,466
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2007
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
12,786

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading137,466 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,786
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX04 HFE 46k69k92k115k137k '07'14'11

Check EX04 HFE

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,466 miles
Since last MOT+9,757 miles
PASS
Mileage127,709 miles
Since last MOT+22,077 miles
PASS
Mileage105,632 miles
Since last MOT+8,657 miles
PASS
Mileage96,975 miles
Since last MOT+13,199 miles
PASS
Mileage83,776 miles
Since last MOT+6,927 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,849 miles
Since last MOT+12,109 miles
PASS
Mileage64,740 miles
Since last MOT+18,680 miles
PASS
Mileage46,060 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 HFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EX04 HFE

What car is EX04 HFE?

EX04 HFE is an white Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EX04 HFE?

The last recorded mileage for EX04 HFE was 137,466 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX04 HFE passed its MOT?

EX04 HFE has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2014.

Is EX04 HFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX04 HFE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX04 HFE?

EX04 HFE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.