Vehicle summary
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 156,438 miles on the clock, averaging 7,906 miles per year, around 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 XCU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 156,438 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,906 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | EX04 XCU |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1988cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About EX04 XCU
What car is EX04 XCU?
EX04 XCU is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2004.
What is the mileage of EX04 XCU?
The last recorded mileage for EX04 XCU was 156,438 miles, recorded on 19 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX04 XCU passed its MOT?
EX04 XCU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Apr 2018.
Is EX04 XCU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX04 XCU 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 XCU?
EX04 XCU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.