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GU04 HTE

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 121,559 miles on the clock, averaging 6,056 miles per year, 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 GU04 HTE

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,559
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,056

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,559 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,138
Average per year6,056
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GU04 HTE 45k64k83k102k122k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,559 miles
Since last MOT+6,138 miles
PASS
Mileage115,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,421 miles
Since last MOT+7,323 miles
PASS
Mileage108,098 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,058 miles
Since last MOT+7,309 miles
PASS
Mileage100,749 miles
Since last MOT+8,739 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,010 miles
Since last MOT+6,885 miles
PASS
Mileage85,125 miles
Since last MOT+4,806 miles
PASS
Mileage80,319 miles
Since last MOT+5,776 miles
PASS
Mileage74,543 miles
Since last MOT+4,321 miles
PASS
Mileage70,222 miles
Since last MOT+7,976 miles
PASS
Mileage62,246 miles
Since last MOT+6,036 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,210 miles
Since last MOT+5,223 miles
PASS
Mileage50,987 miles
Since last MOT+6,029 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,958 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

RegistrationGU04 HTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About GU04 HTE

What car is GU04 HTE?

GU04 HTE is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GU04 HTE?

The last recorded mileage for GU04 HTE was 121,559 miles, recorded on 30 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU04 HTE passed its MOT?

GU04 HTE has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Sep 2019.

Is GU04 HTE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU04 HTE 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 GU04 HTE?

GU04 HTE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.