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FH04 FHU

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 122,568 miles on the clock, averaging 4,700 miles per year, well below 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 FH04 FHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,568
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,700

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading122,568 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,793
Average per year4,700
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FH04 FHU 58k74k91k107k123k '07'21'15

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,568 miles
Since last MOT+7,793 miles
PASS
Mileage114,775 miles
Since last MOT+5,280 miles
PASS
Mileage109,495 miles
Since last MOT+4,649 miles
PASS
Mileage104,846 miles
Since last MOT+3,707 miles
PASS
Mileage101,139 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,139 miles
Since last MOT+3,316 miles
PASS
Mileage97,823 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,823 miles
Since last MOT+5,301 miles
PASS
Mileage92,522 miles
Since last MOT+6,162 miles
PASS
Mileage86,360 miles
Since last MOT+5,247 miles
PASS
Mileage81,113 miles
Since last MOT+4,967 miles
PASS
Mileage76,146 miles
Since last MOT+4,115 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,031 miles
Since last MOT+3,954 miles
PASS
Mileage68,077 miles
Since last MOT+4,519 miles
PASS
Mileage63,558 miles
Since last MOT+5,124 miles
PASS
Mileage58,434 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

RegistrationFH04 FHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About FH04 FHU

What car is FH04 FHU?

FH04 FHU is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FH04 FHU?

The last recorded mileage for FH04 FHU was 122,568 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH04 FHU passed its MOT?

FH04 FHU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2021.

Is FH04 FHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH04 FHU 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 FH04 FHU?

FH04 FHU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.