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RE04 MVW

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGrey
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 128,371 miles on the clock, averaging 9,616 miles per year, above 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 RE04 MVW

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,371
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2007
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
9,616

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading128,371 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,181
Average per year9,616
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE04 MVW 57k75k93k111k128k '07'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,371 miles
Since last MOT+9,181 miles
PASS
Mileage119,190 miles
Since last MOT+7,349 miles
PASS
Mileage111,841 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,806 miles
Since last MOT+8,337 miles
PASS
Mileage103,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,469 miles
Since last MOT+7,785 miles
PASS
Mileage95,684 miles
Since last MOT+4,344 miles
PASS
Mileage91,340 miles
Since last MOT+15,415 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,925 miles
Since last MOT+18,935 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,990 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

RegistrationRE04 MVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RE04 MVW

What car is RE04 MVW?

RE04 MVW is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RE04 MVW?

The last recorded mileage for RE04 MVW was 128,371 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE04 MVW passed its MOT?

RE04 MVW has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2014.

Is RE04 MVW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE04 MVW 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 RE04 MVW?

RE04 MVW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.