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RN04 MTU

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 5 (58% pass rate). It has 116,694 miles on the clock, averaging 7,696 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 RN04 MTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,694
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
58%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,696

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading116,694 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,696
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RN04 MTU 31k52k74k95k117k '07'18'16

Check RN04 MTU

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,694 miles
Since last MOT+13,787 miles
PASS
Mileage102,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,907 miles
Since last MOT+13,675 miles
PASS
Mileage89,232 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,231 miles
Since last MOT+14,987 miles
PASS
Mileage74,244 miles
Since last MOT+9,346 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,898 miles
Since last MOT+12,234 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,664 miles
Since last MOT+7,477 miles
PASS
Mileage45,187 miles
Since last MOT+8,272 miles
PASS
Mileage36,915 miles
Since last MOT+6,040 miles
PASS
Mileage30,875 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 MTU
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 MTU

What car is RN04 MTU?

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

What is the mileage of RN04 MTU?

The last recorded mileage for RN04 MTU was 116,694 miles, recorded on 24 Aug 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RN04 MTU passed its MOT?

RN04 MTU has had 12 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (7 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Aug 2018.

Is RN04 MTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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