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ML04 KVU

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 6 (54% pass rate). It has 181,443 miles on the clock, averaging 12,707 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 ML04 KVU

MOT Status
Due date passed
181,443
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
54%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,707

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading181,443 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year12,707
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML04 KVU 105k124k143k162k181k '07'13'10

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage181,443 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage181,431 miles
Since last MOT+13,474 miles
PASS
Mileage167,957 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage167,956 miles
Since last MOT+3,000 miles
PASS
Mileage164,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,956 miles
Since last MOT+7,257 miles
PASS
Mileage157,699 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,696 miles
Since last MOT+143,018 miles
PASS
Mileage14,678 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,781 miles
Since last MOT+12,164 miles
PASS
Mileage134,617 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,617 miles
Since last MOT+29,643 miles
PASS
Mileage104,974 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 KVU
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 KVU

What car is ML04 KVU?

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

What is the mileage of ML04 KVU?

The last recorded mileage for ML04 KVU was 181,443 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML04 KVU passed its MOT?

ML04 KVU has had 13 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (7 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2013.

Is ML04 KVU ULEZ compliant?

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

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