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HJ54 WLU

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 136,418 miles on the clock, averaging 7,049 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 HJ54 WLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,418
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,049

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 reading136,418 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,342
Average per year7,049
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HJ54 WLU 37k62k87k112k136k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,418 miles
Since last MOT+6,342 miles
PASS
Mileage130,076 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,016 miles
Since last MOT+1,080 miles
PASS
Mileage128,936 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,936 miles
Since last MOT+4,590 miles
PASS
Mileage124,346 miles
Since last MOT+4,937 miles
PASS
Mileage119,409 miles
Since last MOT+5,598 miles
PASS
Mileage113,811 miles
Since last MOT+5,772 miles
PASS
Mileage108,039 miles
Since last MOT+6,156 miles
PASS
Mileage101,883 miles
Since last MOT+7,291 miles
PASS
Mileage94,592 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,592 miles
Since last MOT+6,661 miles
PASS
Mileage87,931 miles
Since last MOT+7,697 miles
PASS
Mileage80,234 miles
Since last MOT+12,656 miles
PASS
Mileage67,578 miles
Since last MOT+11,589 miles
PASS
Mileage55,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,989 miles
Since last MOT+8,464 miles
PASS
Mileage47,525 miles
Since last MOT+10,396 miles
PASS
Mileage37,129 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

RegistrationHJ54 WLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeHJ — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About HJ54 WLU

What car is HJ54 WLU?

HJ54 WLU is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2004.

What is the mileage of HJ54 WLU?

The last recorded mileage for HJ54 WLU was 136,418 miles, recorded on 26 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HJ54 WLU passed its MOT?

HJ54 WLU has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Oct 2021.

Is HJ54 WLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HJ54 WLU 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 HJ54 WLU?

HJ54 WLU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.