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RY04 HDN

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 117,530 miles on the clock, averaging 3,220 miles per year, well below 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 RY04 HDN

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,530
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2007
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
3,220

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading117,530 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,682
Average per year3,220
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY04 HDN 84k92k101k109k118k '07'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,530 miles
Since last MOT+7,682 miles
PASS
Mileage109,848 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,847 miles
Since last MOT+6,188 miles
PASS
Mileage103,659 miles
Since last MOT+7,290 miles
PASS
Mileage96,369 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,369 miles
Since last MOT+7,241 miles
PASS
Mileage89,128 miles
Since last MOT+5,949 miles
PASS
Mileage83,179 miles
PASS
Mileage140,412 miles
Since last MOT+5,706 miles
PASS
Mileage134,706 miles
Since last MOT+15,652 miles
PASS
Mileage119,054 miles
Since last MOT+15,917 miles
PASS
Mileage103,137 miles
Since last MOT+19,059 miles
PASS
Mileage84,078 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

RegistrationRY04 HDN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About RY04 HDN

What car is RY04 HDN?

RY04 HDN is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Reading in 2004.

What is the mileage of RY04 HDN?

The last recorded mileage for RY04 HDN was 117,530 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY04 HDN passed its MOT?

RY04 HDN has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2017.

Is RY04 HDN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY04 HDN 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 RY04 HDN?

RY04 HDN is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.