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LE04 VTM

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1753cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 172,112 miles on the clock, averaging 9,544 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for LE04 VTM

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
9,544

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,131
Average per year9,544
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LE04 VTM 91k112k132k152k172k '07'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,112 miles
Since last MOT+9,131 miles
PASS
Mileage162,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,981 miles
Since last MOT+8,785 miles
PASS
Mileage154,196 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,194 miles
Since last MOT+10,288 miles
PASS
Mileage143,906 miles
Since last MOT+15,768 miles
PASS
Mileage128,138 miles
Since last MOT+9,806 miles
PASS
Mileage118,332 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,331 miles
Since last MOT+6,027 miles
PASS
Mileage112,304 miles
Since last MOT+17,167 miles
PASS
Mileage95,137 miles
Since last MOT+3,660 miles
PASS
Mileage91,477 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.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE04 VTM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeLE — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About LE04 VTM

What car is LE04 VTM?

LE04 VTM is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2004.

What is the mileage of LE04 VTM?

The last recorded mileage for LE04 VTM was 172,112 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LE04 VTM passed its MOT?

LE04 VTM has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2016.

Is LE04 VTM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LE04 VTM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LE04 VTM?

LE04 VTM is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.