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GV04 MWG

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 102,423 miles on the clock, averaging 4,244 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 GV04 MWG

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,423
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2007
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,244

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading102,423 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,965
Average per year4,244
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV04 MWG 25k44k64k83k102k '07'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,423 miles
Since last MOT+1,965 miles
PASS
Mileage100,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,458 miles
Since last MOT+1,176 miles
PASS
Mileage99,282 miles
Since last MOT+2,842 miles
PASS
Mileage96,440 miles
Since last MOT+2,824 miles
PASS
Mileage93,616 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,616 miles
Since last MOT+2,451 miles
PASS
Mileage91,165 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,154 miles
Since last MOT+1,781 miles
PASS
Mileage89,373 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,373 miles
Since last MOT+3,089 miles
PASS
Mileage86,284 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,284 miles
Since last MOT+4,811 miles
PASS
Mileage81,473 miles
Since last MOT+8,915 miles
PASS
Mileage72,558 miles
Since last MOT+8,873 miles
PASS
Mileage63,685 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,680 miles
Since last MOT+7,149 miles
PASS
Mileage56,531 miles
Since last MOT+7,576 miles
PASS
Mileage48,955 miles
Since last MOT+7,946 miles
PASS
Mileage41,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,009 miles
Since last MOT+2,775 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,234 miles
Since last MOT+5,931 miles
PASS
Mileage32,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,303 miles
Since last MOT+7,606 miles
PASS
Mileage24,697 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

RegistrationGV04 MWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About GV04 MWG

What car is GV04 MWG?

GV04 MWG is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Brighton in 2004.

What is the mileage of GV04 MWG?

The last recorded mileage for GV04 MWG was 102,423 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV04 MWG passed its MOT?

GV04 MWG has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2025.

Is GV04 MWG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV04 MWG 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 GV04 MWG?

GV04 MWG is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.