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GV04 MXE

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 83,039 miles on the clock, averaging 3,272 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 MXE

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,039
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,272

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

Low mileage
Latest reading83,039 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year3,272
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GV04 MXE 23k38k53k68k83k '07'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,039 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,038 miles
Since last MOT+5,432 miles
PASS
Mileage77,606 miles
Since last MOT+340 miles
PASS
Mileage77,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,266 miles
Since last MOT+4,966 miles
PASS
Mileage72,300 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,297 miles
Since last MOT+338 miles
PASS
Mileage71,959 miles
Since last MOT+284 miles
PASS
Mileage71,675 miles
Since last MOT+567 miles
PASS
Mileage71,108 miles
Since last MOT+538 miles
PASS
Mileage70,570 miles
Since last MOT+512 miles
PASS
Mileage70,058 miles
Since last MOT+651 miles
PASS
Mileage69,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,407 miles
Since last MOT+5,482 miles
PASS
Mileage63,925 miles
Since last MOT+6,217 miles
PASS
Mileage57,708 miles
Since last MOT+4,940 miles
PASS
Mileage52,768 miles
Since last MOT+10,692 miles
PASS
Mileage42,076 miles
Since last MOT+3,635 miles
PASS
Mileage38,441 miles
Since last MOT+2,382 miles
PASS
Mileage36,059 miles
Since last MOT+3,679 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,380 miles
Since last MOT+3,834 miles
PASS
Mileage28,546 miles
Since last MOT+5,178 miles
PASS
Mileage23,368 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 MXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
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 MXE

What car is GV04 MXE?

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

What is the mileage of GV04 MXE?

The last recorded mileage for GV04 MXE was 83,039 miles, recorded on 18 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV04 MXE passed its MOT?

GV04 MXE has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Sep 2025.

Is GV04 MXE ULEZ compliant?

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

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