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FM04 HVL

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1988cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 58,439 miles on the clock, averaging 3,587 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for FM04 HVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
58,439
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
3,587

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 reading58,439 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,815
Average per year3,587
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FM04 HVL 23k32k41k50k58k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,439 miles
Since last MOT+3,815 miles
PASS
Mileage54,624 miles
Since last MOT+578 miles
PASS
Mileage54,046 miles
Since last MOT+5,918 miles
PASS
Mileage48,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,128 miles
Since last MOT+6,661 miles
PASS
Mileage41,467 miles
Since last MOT+1,538 miles
PASS
Mileage39,929 miles
Since last MOT+2,304 miles
PASS
Mileage37,625 miles
Since last MOT+1,479 miles
PASS
Mileage36,146 miles
Since last MOT+7,171 miles
PASS
Mileage28,975 miles
Since last MOT+6,035 miles
PASS
Mileage22,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,940 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 HVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFM — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About FM04 HVL

What car is FM04 HVL?

FM04 HVL is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FM04 HVL?

The last recorded mileage for FM04 HVL was 58,439 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FM04 HVL passed its MOT?

FM04 HVL has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2017.

Is FM04 HVL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FM04 HVL 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 FM04 HVL?

FM04 HVL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.