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OU54 VLH

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourRed
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 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 160,348 miles on the clock, averaging 10,802 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for OU54 VLH

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,348
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,802

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,348 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,802
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU54 VLH 41k71k101k130k160k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,348 miles
Since last MOT+4,667 miles
PASS
Mileage155,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,681 miles
Since last MOT+3,738 miles
PASS
Mileage151,943 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,943 miles
Since last MOT+4,591 miles
PASS
Mileage147,352 miles
Since last MOT+6,235 miles
PASS
Mileage141,117 miles
Since last MOT+8,677 miles
PASS
Mileage132,440 miles
Since last MOT+4,454 miles
PASS
Mileage127,986 miles
Since last MOT+5,734 miles
PASS
Mileage122,252 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,245 miles
Since last MOT+17,126 miles
PASS
Mileage105,119 miles
Since last MOT+20,997 miles
PASS
Mileage84,122 miles
Since last MOT+21,320 miles
PASS
Mileage62,802 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,799 miles
Since last MOT+22,048 miles
PASS
Mileage40,751 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

RegistrationOU54 VLH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier54 — September 2004 to February 2005

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About OU54 VLH

What car is OU54 VLH?

OU54 VLH is an red Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.

What is the mileage of OU54 VLH?

The last recorded mileage for OU54 VLH was 160,348 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU54 VLH passed its MOT?

OU54 VLH has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2018.

Is OU54 VLH ULEZ compliant?

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

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