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MA04 HRC

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 97,658 miles on the clock, averaging 8,186 miles per year, around 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 MA04 HRC

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,658
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,186

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading97,658 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,985
Average per year8,186
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MA04 HRC 30k47k64k81k98k '07'15'12

Check MA04 HRC

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,658 miles
Since last MOT+4,985 miles
PASS
Mileage92,673 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,547 miles
Since last MOT+6,443 miles
PASS
Mileage86,104 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,104 miles
Since last MOT+6,286 miles
PASS
Mileage79,818 miles
Since last MOT+8,933 miles
PASS
Mileage70,885 miles
Since last MOT+11,012 miles
PASS
Mileage59,873 miles
Since last MOT+153 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,720 miles
Since last MOT+9,742 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,978 miles
Since last MOT+9,213 miles
PASS
Mileage40,765 miles
Since last MOT+10,371 miles
PASS
Mileage30,394 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

RegistrationMA04 HRC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About MA04 HRC

What car is MA04 HRC?

MA04 HRC is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MA04 HRC?

The last recorded mileage for MA04 HRC was 97,658 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA04 HRC passed its MOT?

MA04 HRC has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2015.

Is MA04 HRC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA04 HRC 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 MA04 HRC?

MA04 HRC is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.