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OU54 RUR

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 166,751 miles on the clock, averaging 7,507 miles per year, around 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 OU54 RUR

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,751
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2008
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,507

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading166,751 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year7,507
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU54 RUR 48k77k107k137k167k '08'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,751 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,742 miles
Since last MOT+2,769 miles
PASS
Mileage163,973 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,973 miles
Since last MOT+5,554 miles
PASS
Mileage158,419 miles
Since last MOT+1,443 miles
PASS
Mileage156,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,976 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,953 miles
Since last MOT+3,964 miles
PASS
Mileage152,989 miles
Since last MOT+3,827 miles
PASS
Mileage149,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,162 miles
Since last MOT+4,829 miles
PASS
Mileage144,333 miles
Since last MOT+7,668 miles
PASS
Mileage136,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,665 miles
Since last MOT+15,753 miles
PASS
Mileage120,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,912 miles
Since last MOT+14,344 miles
PASS
Mileage106,568 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,568 miles
Since last MOT+13,076 miles
PASS
Mileage93,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,492 miles
Since last MOT+3,369 miles
PASS
Mileage90,123 miles
Since last MOT+3,351 miles
PASS
Mileage86,772 miles
Since last MOT+12,966 miles
PASS
Mileage73,806 miles
Since last MOT+12,488 miles
PASS
Mileage61,318 miles
Since last MOT+13,596 miles
PASS
Mileage47,722 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

RegistrationOU54 RUR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About OU54 RUR

What car is OU54 RUR?

OU54 RUR is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.

What is the mileage of OU54 RUR?

The last recorded mileage for OU54 RUR was 166,751 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU54 RUR passed its MOT?

OU54 RUR has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2023.

Is OU54 RUR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU54 RUR 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 OU54 RUR?

OU54 RUR is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 54 means registered between 1 September 2004 and 28 February 2005.