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RL04 BNA

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 118,869 miles on the clock, averaging 7,537 miles per year, around 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 RL04 BNA

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,869
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,537

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,869 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,537
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RL04 BNA 20k45k69k94k119k '07'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,869 miles
Since last MOT+5,997 miles
PASS
Mileage112,872 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,820 miles
Since last MOT+9,383 miles
PASS
Mileage103,437 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,433 miles
Since last MOT+8,915 miles
PASS
Mileage94,518 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,518 miles
Since last MOT+9,301 miles
PASS
Mileage85,217 miles
Since last MOT+825 miles
PASS
Mileage84,392 miles
Since last MOT+9,856 miles
PASS
Mileage74,536 miles
Since last MOT+6,521 miles
PASS
Mileage68,015 miles
Since last MOT+5,708 miles
PASS
Mileage62,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,564 miles
PASS
Mileage55,743 miles
Since last MOT+6,261 miles
PASS
Mileage49,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,482 miles
Since last MOT+8,613 miles
PASS
Mileage40,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,869 miles
Since last MOT+6,474 miles
PASS
Mileage34,395 miles
Since last MOT+3,721 miles
PASS
Mileage30,674 miles
Since last MOT+10,716 miles
PASS
Mileage19,958 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

RegistrationRL04 BNA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RL04 BNA

What car is RL04 BNA?

RL04 BNA is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RL04 BNA?

The last recorded mileage for RL04 BNA was 118,869 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL04 BNA passed its MOT?

RL04 BNA has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2020.

Is RL04 BNA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL04 BNA 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 RL04 BNA?

RL04 BNA is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.