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RA04 HDH

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGreen
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 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 178,405 miles on the clock, averaging 8,537 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 HDH

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,405
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,537

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 reading178,405 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,518
Average per year8,537
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA04 HDH 84k108k131k155k178k '07'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,405 miles
Since last MOT+8,518 miles
PASS
Mileage169,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,887 miles
Since last MOT+17,398 miles
PASS
Mileage152,489 miles
Since last MOT+10,952 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,537 miles
Since last MOT+10,067 miles
PASS
Mileage131,470 miles
Since last MOT+8,028 miles
PASS
Mileage123,442 miles
Since last MOT+2,519 miles
PASS
Mileage120,923 miles
Since last MOT+4,449 miles
PASS
Mileage116,474 miles
Since last MOT+3,991 miles
PASS
Mileage112,483 miles
Since last MOT+4,788 miles
PASS
Mileage107,695 miles
Since last MOT+5,399 miles
PASS
Mileage102,296 miles
Since last MOT+18,102 miles
PASS
Mileage84,194 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 HDH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RA04 HDH

What car is RA04 HDH?

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

What is the mileage of RA04 HDH?

The last recorded mileage for RA04 HDH was 178,405 miles, recorded on 24 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA04 HDH passed its MOT?

RA04 HDH has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 May 2018.

Is RA04 HDH ULEZ compliant?

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

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