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MB04 GUK

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 92,381 miles on the clock, averaging 9,100 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 MB04 GUK

MOT Status
Due date passed
92,381
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
9,100

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading92,381 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,100
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MB04 GUK 47k58k70k81k92k '07'12'11

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,381 miles
Since last MOT+5,384 miles
PASS
Mileage86,997 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,949 miles
Since last MOT+9,801 miles
PASS
Mileage77,148 miles
Since last MOT+10,581 miles
PASS
Mileage66,567 miles
Since last MOT+9,889 miles
PASS
Mileage56,678 miles
Since last MOT+9,695 miles
PASS
Mileage46,983 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

RegistrationMB04 GUK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMB — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About MB04 GUK

What car is MB04 GUK?

MB04 GUK is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MB04 GUK?

The last recorded mileage for MB04 GUK was 92,381 miles, recorded on 5 Mar 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MB04 GUK passed its MOT?

MB04 GUK has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Mar 2012.

Is MB04 GUK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MB04 GUK 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 MB04 GUK?

MB04 GUK is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.