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HC04 FLJ

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 28 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 13 (54% pass rate). It has 153,488 miles on the clock, averaging 7,552 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for HC04 FLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,488
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2007
54%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 13 failed

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

13

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
7,552

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 reading153,488 miles
Reading date
Miles last year295
Average per year7,552
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HC04 FLJ 33k63k93k123k153k '07'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage153,488 miles
Since last MOT+295 miles
PASS
Mileage153,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,193 miles
Since last MOT+2,538 miles
PASS
Mileage150,655 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,655 miles
Since last MOT+1,805 miles
PASS
Mileage148,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,850 miles
Since last MOT+4,879 miles
PASS
Mileage143,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,971 miles
Since last MOT+8,652 miles
PASS
Mileage135,319 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,319 miles
Since last MOT+7,806 miles
PASS
Mileage127,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,513 miles
Since last MOT+5,576 miles
PASS
Mileage121,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,937 miles
Since last MOT+7,999 miles
PASS
Mileage113,938 miles
Since last MOT+7,133 miles
PASS
Mileage106,805 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,804 miles
Since last MOT+11,914 miles
PASS
Mileage94,890 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,890 miles
Since last MOT+10,892 miles
PASS
Mileage83,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,998 miles
Since last MOT+10,241 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,757 miles
Since last MOT+11,254 miles
PASS
Mileage62,503 miles
Since last MOT+10,300 miles
PASS
Mileage52,203 miles
Since last MOT+9,397 miles
PASS
Mileage42,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,806 miles
Since last MOT+10,172 miles
PASS
Mileage32,634 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

RegistrationHC04 FLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeHC — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About HC04 FLJ

What car is HC04 FLJ?

HC04 FLJ is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2004.

What is the mileage of HC04 FLJ?

The last recorded mileage for HC04 FLJ was 153,488 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HC04 FLJ passed its MOT?

HC04 FLJ has had 28 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (15 passes, 13 failures). It last was tested on 26 Jul 2023.

Is HC04 FLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HC04 FLJ 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 HC04 FLJ?

HC04 FLJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.