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RJ04 JYL

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 55,988 miles on the clock, averaging 3,519 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 JYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
55,988
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2008
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,519

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 reading55,988 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,192
Average per year3,519
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ04 JYL 21k30k38k47k56k '08'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage55,988 miles
Since last MOT+3,192 miles
PASS
Mileage52,796 miles
Since last MOT+219 miles
PASS
Mileage52,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,577 miles
Since last MOT+5,814 miles
PASS
Mileage46,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,763 miles
Since last MOT+5,882 miles
PASS
Mileage40,881 miles
Since last MOT+6,306 miles
PASS
Mileage34,575 miles
Since last MOT+1,524 miles
PASS
Mileage33,051 miles
Since last MOT+3,085 miles
PASS
Mileage29,966 miles
Since last MOT+4,027 miles
PASS
Mileage25,939 miles
Since last MOT+2,938 miles
PASS
Mileage23,001 miles
Since last MOT+2,009 miles
PASS
Mileage20,992 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 JYL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RJ04 JYL

What car is RJ04 JYL?

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

What is the mileage of RJ04 JYL?

The last recorded mileage for RJ04 JYL was 55,988 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ04 JYL passed its MOT?

RJ04 JYL has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 9 Apr 2018.

Is RJ04 JYL ULEZ compliant?

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

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