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RJ04 KCE

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 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 74,301 miles on the clock, averaging 3,624 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 KCE

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,301
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2007
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,624

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 reading74,301 miles
Reading date
Miles last year952
Average per year3,624
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ04 KCE 24k36k49k62k74k '07'21'14

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage74,301 miles
Since last MOT+952 miles
PASS
Mileage73,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,349 miles
Since last MOT+4,591 miles
PASS
Mileage68,758 miles
Since last MOT+669 miles
PASS
Mileage68,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,089 miles
Since last MOT+5,756 miles
PASS
Mileage62,333 miles
Since last MOT+690 miles
PASS
Mileage61,643 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,642 miles
Since last MOT+3,483 miles
PASS
Mileage58,159 miles
Since last MOT+1,652 miles
PASS
Mileage56,507 miles
Since last MOT+2,894 miles
PASS
Mileage53,613 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,577 miles
Since last MOT+3,134 miles
PASS
Mileage50,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,443 miles
Since last MOT+3,489 miles
PASS
Mileage46,954 miles
Since last MOT+5,406 miles
PASS
Mileage41,548 miles
Since last MOT+5,972 miles
PASS
Mileage35,576 miles
Since last MOT+5,927 miles
PASS
Mileage29,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,649 miles
Since last MOT+6,096 miles
PASS
Mileage23,553 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 KCE
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 KCE

What car is RJ04 KCE?

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

What is the mileage of RJ04 KCE?

The last recorded mileage for RJ04 KCE was 74,301 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ04 KCE passed its MOT?

RJ04 KCE has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 21 Sep 2021.

Is RJ04 KCE ULEZ compliant?

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

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