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RN04 LVP

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 104,255 miles on the clock, averaging 9,777 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 LVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,255
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2007
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,777

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 reading104,255 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,393
Average per year9,777
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RN04 LVP 24k44k64k84k104k '07'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,255 miles
Since last MOT+7,393 miles
PASS
Mileage96,862 miles
Since last MOT+10,817 miles
PASS
Mileage86,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,045 miles
Since last MOT+11,219 miles
PASS
Mileage74,826 miles
Since last MOT+10,877 miles
PASS
Mileage63,949 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,947 miles
Since last MOT+15,530 miles
PASS
Mileage48,417 miles
Since last MOT+11,166 miles
PASS
Mileage37,251 miles
Since last MOT+8,176 miles
PASS
Mileage29,075 miles
Since last MOT+5,503 miles
PASS
Mileage23,572 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 LVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRN — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RN04 LVP

What car is RN04 LVP?

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

What is the mileage of RN04 LVP?

The last recorded mileage for RN04 LVP was 104,255 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN04 LVP passed its MOT?

RN04 LVP has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2015.

Is RN04 LVP ULEZ compliant?

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

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