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EX04 SSU

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
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 1988cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 125,346 miles on the clock, averaging 9,202 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EX04 SSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,346
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,202

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading125,346 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,202
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX04 SSU 33k56k79k102k125k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,346 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,344 miles
Since last MOT+9,243 miles
PASS
Mileage116,101 miles
Since last MOT+11,915 miles
PASS
Mileage104,186 miles
Since last MOT+14,714 miles
PASS
Mileage89,472 miles
Since last MOT+13,061 miles
PASS
Mileage76,411 miles
Since last MOT+6,616 miles
PASS
Mileage69,795 miles
Since last MOT+5,291 miles
PASS
Mileage64,504 miles
Since last MOT+8,459 miles
PASS
Mileage56,045 miles
Since last MOT+7,691 miles
PASS
Mileage48,354 miles
Since last MOT+5,925 miles
PASS
Mileage42,429 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,429 miles
Since last MOT+9,768 miles
PASS
Mileage32,661 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 SSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About EX04 SSU

What car is EX04 SSU?

EX04 SSU is an silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.

What is the mileage of EX04 SSU?

The last recorded mileage for EX04 SSU was 125,346 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX04 SSU passed its MOT?

EX04 SSU has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2017.

Is EX04 SSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX04 SSU 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 SSU?

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