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RN04 LNX

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 146,013 miles on the clock, averaging 10,348 miles per year, above 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 RN04 LNX

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,013
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,348

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading146,013 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,870
Average per year10,348
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN04 LNX 61k82k103k125k146k '07'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,013 miles
Since last MOT+3,870 miles
PASS
Mileage142,143 miles
Since last MOT+6,809 miles
PASS
Mileage135,334 miles
Since last MOT+4,394 miles
PASS
Mileage130,940 miles
Since last MOT+6,085 miles
PASS
Mileage124,855 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,854 miles
Since last MOT+5,534 miles
PASS
Mileage119,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,320 miles
Since last MOT+11,222 miles
PASS
Mileage108,098 miles
Since last MOT+12,921 miles
PASS
Mileage95,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,177 miles
Since last MOT+34,298 miles
PASS
Mileage60,879 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

RegistrationRN04 LNX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RN04 LNX

What car is RN04 LNX?

RN04 LNX is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RN04 LNX?

The last recorded mileage for RN04 LNX was 146,013 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN04 LNX passed its MOT?

RN04 LNX has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2015.

Is RN04 LNX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RN04 LNX 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 RN04 LNX?

RN04 LNX is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.