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FN04 EHL

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 158,540 miles on the clock, averaging 8,688 miles per year, around 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 FN04 EHL

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,540
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,688

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,540 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,688
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FN04 EHL 50k77k105k132k159k '07'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,540 miles
Since last MOT+8,230 miles
PASS
Mileage150,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,310 miles
Since last MOT+8,886 miles
PASS
Mileage141,424 miles
Since last MOT+6,819 miles
PASS
Mileage134,605 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,579 miles
Since last MOT+6,794 miles
PASS
Mileage127,785 miles
Since last MOT+194 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,591 miles
Since last MOT+7,460 miles
PASS
Mileage120,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,131 miles
Since last MOT+8,907 miles
PASS
Mileage111,224 miles
Since last MOT+223 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,001 miles
Since last MOT+8,069 miles
PASS
Mileage102,932 miles
Since last MOT+68 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,864 miles
Since last MOT+9,386 miles
PASS
Mileage93,478 miles
Since last MOT+6,712 miles
PASS
Mileage86,766 miles
Since last MOT+10,921 miles
PASS
Mileage75,845 miles
Since last MOT+13,322 miles
PASS
Mileage62,523 miles
Since last MOT+12,047 miles
PASS
Mileage50,476 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

RegistrationFN04 EHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About FN04 EHL

What car is FN04 EHL?

FN04 EHL is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2004.

What is the mileage of FN04 EHL?

The last recorded mileage for FN04 EHL was 158,540 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN04 EHL passed its MOT?

FN04 EHL has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2020.

Is FN04 EHL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN04 EHL 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 FN04 EHL?

FN04 EHL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.