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RJ04 XSE

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1988cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 115,425 miles on the clock, averaging 4,265 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for RJ04 XSE

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,425
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2007
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,265

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading115,425 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8
Average per year4,265
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RJ04 XSE 38k57k77k96k115k '07'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,425 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,417 miles
Since last MOT+6,013 miles
PASS
Mileage109,404 miles
Since last MOT+4,789 miles
PASS
Mileage104,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,615 miles
Since last MOT+6,276 miles
PASS
Mileage98,339 miles
Since last MOT+5,880 miles
PASS
Mileage92,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,459 miles
Since last MOT+981 miles
PASS
Mileage91,478 miles
Since last MOT+4,983 miles
PASS
Mileage86,495 miles
Since last MOT+6,026 miles
PASS
Mileage80,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,469 miles
Since last MOT+3,434 miles
PASS
Mileage77,035 miles
Since last MOT+3,878 miles
PASS
Mileage73,157 miles
Since last MOT+4,850 miles
PASS
Mileage68,307 miles
Since last MOT+4,122 miles
PASS
Mileage64,185 miles
Since last MOT+2,486 miles
PASS
Mileage61,699 miles
Since last MOT+3,048 miles
PASS
Mileage58,651 miles
Since last MOT+4,818 miles
PASS
Mileage53,833 miles
Since last MOT+7,969 miles
PASS
Mileage45,864 miles
Since last MOT+5,351 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,513 miles
Since last MOT+5,431 miles
PASS
Mileage35,082 miles
PASS
Mileage37,972 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 XSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRJ — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RJ04 XSE

What car is RJ04 XSE?

RJ04 XSE is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RJ04 XSE?

The last recorded mileage for RJ04 XSE was 115,425 miles, recorded on 9 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RJ04 XSE passed its MOT?

RJ04 XSE has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 May 2025.

Is RJ04 XSE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RJ04 XSE is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RJ04 XSE?

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