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GR04 FZX

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGrey
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 10 (64% pass rate). It has 120,045 miles on the clock, averaging 5,316 miles per year, 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 GR04 FZX

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,045
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
5,316

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,045 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,638
Average per year5,316
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GR04 FZX 24k48k72k96k120k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,045 miles
Since last MOT+1,638 miles
PASS
Mileage118,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,407 miles
Since last MOT+2,708 miles
PASS
Mileage115,699 miles
Since last MOT+3,069 miles
PASS
Mileage112,630 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,630 miles
Since last MOT+4,456 miles
PASS
Mileage108,174 miles
Since last MOT+370 miles
PASS
Mileage107,804 miles
Since last MOT+721 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,083 miles
Since last MOT+3,650 miles
PASS
Mileage103,433 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,433 miles
Since last MOT+7,239 miles
PASS
Mileage96,194 miles
Since last MOT+7,096 miles
PASS
Mileage89,098 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,064 miles
Since last MOT+6,122 miles
PASS
Mileage82,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,942 miles
Since last MOT+5,806 miles
PASS
Mileage77,136 miles
Since last MOT+6,684 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,452 miles
Since last MOT+8,076 miles
PASS
Mileage62,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,376 miles
Since last MOT+6,784 miles
PASS
Mileage55,592 miles
Since last MOT+7,199 miles
PASS
Mileage48,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,393 miles
Since last MOT+7,191 miles
PASS
Mileage41,202 miles
Since last MOT+6,655 miles
PASS
Mileage34,547 miles
Since last MOT+3,261 miles
PASS
Mileage31,286 miles
Since last MOT+7,638 miles
PASS
Mileage23,648 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage23,645 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

RegistrationGR04 FZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGR — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About GR04 FZX

What car is GR04 FZX?

GR04 FZX is a grey Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GR04 FZX?

The last recorded mileage for GR04 FZX was 120,045 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GR04 FZX passed its MOT?

GR04 FZX has had 28 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (18 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2025.

Is GR04 FZX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GR04 FZX 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 GR04 FZX?

GR04 FZX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.