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ML04 BTZ

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 174,623 miles on the clock, averaging 7,422 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 ML04 BTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
174,623
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,422

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 reading174,623 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,869
Average per year7,422
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML04 BTZ 90k111k132k154k175k '07'18'11

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,623 miles
Since last MOT+3,869 miles
PASS
Mileage170,754 miles
Since last MOT+4,853 miles
PASS
Mileage165,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,901 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
PASS
Mileage159,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,438 miles
Since last MOT+7,515 miles
PASS
Mileage151,923 miles
Since last MOT+12,602 miles
PASS
Mileage139,321 miles
Since last MOT+20,720 miles
PASS
Mileage118,601 miles
Since last MOT+161 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,440 miles
Since last MOT+12,783 miles
PASS
Mileage105,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,657 miles
Since last MOT+13,828 miles
PASS
Mileage91,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,829 miles
Since last MOT+1,591 miles
PASS
Mileage90,238 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

RegistrationML04 BTZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About ML04 BTZ

What car is ML04 BTZ?

ML04 BTZ is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of ML04 BTZ?

The last recorded mileage for ML04 BTZ was 174,623 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML04 BTZ passed its MOT?

ML04 BTZ has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2018.

Is ML04 BTZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML04 BTZ 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 ML04 BTZ?

ML04 BTZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.