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FA04 CXZ

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Yellow Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourYellow
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 192,439 miles on the clock, averaging 10,400 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 FA04 CXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
192,439
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,400

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 reading192,439 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,137
Average per year10,400
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FA04 CXZ 40k78k116k154k192k '07'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage192,439 miles
Since last MOT+14,137 miles
PASS
Mileage178,302 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,301 miles
Since last MOT+12,300 miles
PASS
Mileage166,001 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,000 miles
Since last MOT+40,436 miles
PASS
Mileage125,564 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,563 miles
PASS
Mileage137,967 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,967 miles
Since last MOT+2,938 miles
PASS
Mileage135,029 miles
Since last MOT+5,723 miles
PASS
Mileage129,306 miles
Since last MOT+4,797 miles
PASS
Mileage124,509 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,507 miles
Since last MOT+7,063 miles
PASS
Mileage117,444 miles
Since last MOT+5,071 miles
PASS
Mileage112,373 miles
Since last MOT+11,695 miles
PASS
Mileage100,678 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,677 miles
Since last MOT+20,184 miles
PASS
Mileage80,493 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,492 miles
Since last MOT+9,932 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,560 miles
Since last MOT+13,443 miles
PASS
Mileage57,117 miles
Since last MOT+6,305 miles
PASS
Mileage50,812 miles
Since last MOT+10,764 miles
PASS
Mileage40,048 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

RegistrationFA04 CXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About FA04 CXZ

What car is FA04 CXZ?

FA04 CXZ is an yellow Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FA04 CXZ?

The last recorded mileage for FA04 CXZ was 192,439 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA04 CXZ passed its MOT?

FA04 CXZ has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2022.

Is FA04 CXZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA04 CXZ 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 FA04 CXZ?

FA04 CXZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.