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ML54 YPA

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1988cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 143,472 miles on the clock, averaging 8,867 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for ML54 YPA

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,472
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,867

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,472 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,761
Average per year8,867
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML54 YPA 38k65k91k117k143k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,472 miles
Since last MOT+7,761 miles
PASS
Mileage135,711 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,696 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,677 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,656 miles
Since last MOT+198 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,458 miles
Since last MOT+13,809 miles
PASS
Mileage121,649 miles
Since last MOT+9,039 miles
PASS
Mileage112,610 miles
Since last MOT+9,817 miles
PASS
Mileage102,793 miles
Since last MOT+9,570 miles
PASS
Mileage93,223 miles
Since last MOT+9,992 miles
PASS
Mileage83,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,231 miles
Since last MOT+12,822 miles
PASS
Mileage70,409 miles
Since last MOT+11,871 miles
PASS
Mileage58,538 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,538 miles
Since last MOT+9,141 miles
PASS
Mileage49,397 miles
Since last MOT+11,133 miles
PASS
Mileage38,264 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 YPA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About ML54 YPA

What car is ML54 YPA?

ML54 YPA is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of ML54 YPA?

The last recorded mileage for ML54 YPA was 143,472 miles, recorded on 16 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML54 YPA passed its MOT?

ML54 YPA has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2019.

Is ML54 YPA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML54 YPA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is ML54 YPA?

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