Vehicle summary
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 1796cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 146,876 miles on the clock, averaging 9,871 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for MS04 LJS
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 146,876 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,653 |
| Average per year | 9,871 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
Timing chain and tensioner
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MS04 LJS |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2004 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MS — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 04 — March 2004 to August 2004 |
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About MS04 LJS
What car is MS04 LJS?
MS04 LJS is an grey Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.
What is the mileage of MS04 LJS?
The last recorded mileage for MS04 LJS was 146,876 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MS04 LJS passed its MOT?
MS04 LJS has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2018.
Is MS04 LJS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MS04 LJS 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 MS04 LJS?
MS04 LJS is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.