Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2004 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 164,624 miles on the clock, averaging 12,952 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for FJ04 VCL
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 164,624 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14,414 |
| Average per year | 12,952 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FJ04 VCL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About FJ04 VCL
What car is FJ04 VCL?
FJ04 VCL is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.
What is the mileage of FJ04 VCL?
The last recorded mileage for FJ04 VCL was 164,624 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FJ04 VCL passed its MOT?
FJ04 VCL has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2019.
Is FJ04 VCL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ04 VCL 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 FJ04 VCL?
FJ04 VCL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.