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MW04 AFE

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing once (83% pass rate). It has 94,688 miles on the clock, averaging 12,248 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 MW04 AFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,688
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2007
83%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
12,248

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 reading94,688 miles
Reading date
Miles last year158
Average per year12,248
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MW04 AFE 45k57k70k82k95k '07'11'10

Check MW04 AFE

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,688 miles
Since last MOT+158 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,530 miles
Since last MOT+12,271 miles
PASS
Mileage82,259 miles
Since last MOT+8,160 miles
PASS
Mileage74,099 miles
Since last MOT+14,503 miles
PASS
Mileage59,596 miles
Since last MOT+14,596 miles
PASS
Mileage45,000 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

RegistrationMW04 AFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About MW04 AFE

What car is MW04 AFE?

MW04 AFE is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Manchester in 2004.

What is the mileage of MW04 AFE?

The last recorded mileage for MW04 AFE was 94,688 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW04 AFE passed its MOT?

MW04 AFE has had 6 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (5 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Jun 2011.

Is MW04 AFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW04 AFE 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 MW04 AFE?

MW04 AFE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.