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NH04 KAE

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 125,437 miles on the clock, averaging 7,084 miles per year, below 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 NH04 KAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,437
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2007
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,084

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,437 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,084
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NH04 KAE 56k73k90k108k125k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,437 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,434 miles
Since last MOT+11,895 miles
PASS
Mileage113,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,539 miles
Since last MOT+4,294 miles
PASS
Mileage109,245 miles
Since last MOT+3,000 miles
PASS
Mileage106,245 miles
Since last MOT+3,744 miles
PASS
Mileage102,501 miles
Since last MOT+3,819 miles
PASS
Mileage98,682 miles
Since last MOT+9,198 miles
PASS
Mileage89,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage89,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,484 miles
Since last MOT+10,381 miles
PASS
Mileage79,103 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,099 miles
Since last MOT+13,545 miles
PASS
Mileage65,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,554 miles
Since last MOT+10,017 miles
PASS
Mileage55,537 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

RegistrationNH04 KAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeNH — Newcastle, North
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About NH04 KAE

What car is NH04 KAE?

NH04 KAE is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2004.

What is the mileage of NH04 KAE?

The last recorded mileage for NH04 KAE was 125,437 miles, recorded on 8 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NH04 KAE passed its MOT?

NH04 KAE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2017.

Is NH04 KAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NH04 KAE 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 NH04 KAE?

NH04 KAE is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.