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RO04 GKL

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 99,733 miles on the clock, averaging 8,231 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 RO04 GKL

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,733
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,231

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 reading99,733 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,231
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO04 GKL 14k35k57k78k100k '07'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,733 miles
Since last MOT+17,228 miles
PASS
Mileage82,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,505 miles
Since last MOT+17,743 miles
PASS
Mileage64,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,762 miles
Since last MOT+13,742 miles
PASS
Mileage51,020 miles
Since last MOT+5,559 miles
PASS
Mileage45,461 miles
Since last MOT+4,787 miles
PASS
Mileage40,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,674 miles
Since last MOT+4,895 miles
PASS
Mileage35,779 miles
Since last MOT+1,823 miles
PASS
Mileage33,956 miles
Since last MOT+288 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,668 miles
Since last MOT+6,007 miles
PASS
Mileage27,661 miles
Since last MOT+4,773 miles
PASS
Mileage22,888 miles
Since last MOT+4,596 miles
PASS
Mileage18,292 miles
Since last MOT+4,332 miles
PASS
Mileage13,960 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

RegistrationRO04 GKL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RO04 GKL

What car is RO04 GKL?

RO04 GKL is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RO04 GKL?

The last recorded mileage for RO04 GKL was 99,733 miles, recorded on 2 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO04 GKL passed its MOT?

RO04 GKL has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Aug 2017.

Is RO04 GKL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO04 GKL 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 RO04 GKL?

RO04 GKL is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.