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RO04 YVF

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGrey
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 143,454 miles on the clock, averaging 8,595 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 YVF

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,454
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
8,595

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,454 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,595
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO04 YVF 48k72k96k120k143k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,454 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,453 miles
Since last MOT+2,252 miles
PASS
Mileage141,201 miles
Since last MOT+4,141 miles
PASS
Mileage137,060 miles
Since last MOT+204 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,856 miles
Since last MOT+4,660 miles
PASS
Mileage132,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,196 miles
Since last MOT+2,954 miles
PASS
Mileage129,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,242 miles
Since last MOT+4,662 miles
PASS
Mileage124,580 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,580 miles
Since last MOT+5,257 miles
PASS
Mileage119,323 miles
Since last MOT+15,834 miles
PASS
Mileage103,489 miles
Since last MOT+15,725 miles
PASS
Mileage87,764 miles
Since last MOT+11,844 miles
PASS
Mileage75,920 miles
Since last MOT+12,814 miles
PASS
Mileage63,106 miles
Since last MOT+15,258 miles
PASS
Mileage47,848 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 YVF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RO04 YVF

What car is RO04 YVF?

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

What is the mileage of RO04 YVF?

The last recorded mileage for RO04 YVF was 143,454 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO04 YVF passed its MOT?

RO04 YVF has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2018.

Is RO04 YVF ULEZ compliant?

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

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