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ML54 XYB

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 184,183 miles on the clock, averaging 12,089 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 ML54 XYB

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,183
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
12,089

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 reading184,183 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,092
Average per year12,089
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML54 XYB 71k99k127k156k184k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,183 miles
Since last MOT+7,092 miles
PASS
Mileage177,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,091 miles
Since last MOT+5,872 miles
PASS
Mileage171,219 miles
Since last MOT+6,083 miles
PASS
Mileage165,136 miles
Since last MOT+6,994 miles
PASS
Mileage158,142 miles
Since last MOT+2,720 miles
PASS
Mileage155,422 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage149,243 miles
Since last MOT+20,232 miles
PASS
Mileage129,011 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,011 miles
Since last MOT+28,396 miles
PASS
Mileage100,615 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,610 miles
Since last MOT+30,022 miles
PASS
Mileage70,588 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

RegistrationML54 XYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About ML54 XYB

What car is ML54 XYB?

ML54 XYB is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of ML54 XYB?

The last recorded mileage for ML54 XYB was 184,183 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML54 XYB passed its MOT?

ML54 XYB has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Apr 2017.

Is ML54 XYB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML54 XYB 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 ML54 XYB?

ML54 XYB is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.