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RJ04 CBU

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing once (95% pass rate). It has 109,938 miles on the clock, averaging 3,443 miles per year, well below 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 RJ04 CBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
109,938
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
95%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,443

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading109,938 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,703
Average per year3,443
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ04 CBU 47k63k78k94k110k '07'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,938 miles
Since last MOT+1,703 miles
PASS
Mileage108,235 miles
Since last MOT+1,297 miles
PASS
Mileage106,938 miles
Since last MOT+604 miles
PASS
Mileage106,334 miles
Since last MOT+797 miles
PASS
Mileage105,537 miles
Since last MOT+801 miles
PASS
Mileage104,736 miles
Since last MOT+1,761 miles
PASS
Mileage102,975 miles
Since last MOT+2,314 miles
PASS
Mileage100,661 miles
Since last MOT+1,490 miles
PASS
Mileage99,171 miles
Since last MOT+1,095 miles
PASS
Mileage98,076 miles
Since last MOT+1,178 miles
PASS
Mileage96,898 miles
Since last MOT+1,438 miles
PASS
Mileage95,460 miles
Since last MOT+859 miles
PASS
Mileage94,601 miles
Since last MOT+5,481 miles
PASS
Mileage89,120 miles
Since last MOT+7,726 miles
PASS
Mileage81,394 miles
Since last MOT+7,618 miles
PASS
Mileage73,776 miles
Since last MOT+9,356 miles
PASS
Mileage64,420 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,417 miles
Since last MOT+7,275 miles
PASS
Mileage57,142 miles
Since last MOT+7,304 miles
PASS
Mileage49,838 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage46,958 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

RegistrationRJ04 CBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RJ04 CBU

What car is RJ04 CBU?

RJ04 CBU is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RJ04 CBU?

The last recorded mileage for RJ04 CBU was 109,938 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ04 CBU passed its MOT?

RJ04 CBU has had 21 MOT tests with an 95% pass rate (20 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 8 Aug 2025.

Is RJ04 CBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ04 CBU 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 RJ04 CBU?

RJ04 CBU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.