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RA04 DYN

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 5 (62% pass rate). It has 97,348 miles on the clock, averaging 7,548 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 RA04 DYN

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,348
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
62%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,548

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 reading97,348 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,548
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA04 DYN 42k56k70k84k97k '07'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,348 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,348 miles
Since last MOT+6,648 miles
PASS
Mileage90,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,700 miles
Since last MOT+5,900 miles
PASS
Mileage84,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,800 miles
Since last MOT+4,795 miles
PASS
Mileage80,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,005 miles
Since last MOT+6,542 miles
PASS
Mileage73,463 miles
Since last MOT+5,879 miles
PASS
Mileage67,584 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,515 miles
Since last MOT+7,163 miles
PASS
Mileage60,352 miles
Since last MOT+17,973 miles
PASS
Mileage42,379 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

RegistrationRA04 DYN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RA04 DYN

What car is RA04 DYN?

RA04 DYN is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RA04 DYN?

The last recorded mileage for RA04 DYN was 97,348 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA04 DYN passed its MOT?

RA04 DYN has had 13 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (8 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2014.

Is RA04 DYN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA04 DYN 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 RA04 DYN?

RA04 DYN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.