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FH04 LSE

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 90,528 miles on the clock at the last MOT. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for FH04 LSE

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,528
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
N/A

Average miles/year

Insufficient data
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Latest reading90,528 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,511
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH04 LSE 168k168k168k168k168k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,528 miles
Since last MOT+5,511 miles
PASS
Mileage85,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,017 miles
Since last MOT+6,452 miles
PASS
Mileage78,565 miles
Since last MOT+12,917 miles
PASS
Mileage65,648 miles
Since last MOT+12,262 miles
PASS
Mileage53,386 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
PASS
Mileage53,358 miles
Since last MOT+3,500 miles
PASS
Mileage49,858 miles
Since last MOT+7,245 miles
PASS
Mileage42,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,613 miles
Since last MOT+4,388 miles
PASS
Mileage38,225 miles
Since last MOT+4,210 miles
PASS
Mileage34,015 miles
Since last MOT+5,228 miles
PASS
Mileage28,787 miles
Since last MOT+5,711 miles
PASS
Mileage23,076 miles
PASS
Mileage167,793 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 LSE
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 LSE

What car is FH04 LSE?

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

What is the mileage of FH04 LSE?

The last recorded mileage for FH04 LSE was 90,528 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH04 LSE passed its MOT?

FH04 LSE has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2017.

Is FH04 LSE ULEZ compliant?

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

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