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SO04 FCJ

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1753cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1753cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 6 (75% pass rate). It has 129,761 miles on the clock, averaging 4,073 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for SO04 FCJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,761
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
75%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,073

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading129,761 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,952
Average per year4,073
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO04 FCJ 60k77k95k112k130k '07'24'14

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,761 miles
Since last MOT+3,952 miles
PASS
Mileage125,809 miles
Since last MOT+1,044 miles
PASS
Mileage124,765 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,762 miles
Since last MOT+918 miles
PASS
Mileage123,844 miles
Since last MOT+1,998 miles
PASS
Mileage121,846 miles
Since last MOT+3,351 miles
PASS
Mileage118,495 miles
Since last MOT+3,327 miles
PASS
Mileage115,168 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,160 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage112,280 miles
Since last MOT+3,251 miles
PASS
Mileage109,029 miles
Since last MOT+3,332 miles
PASS
Mileage105,697 miles
Since last MOT+3,947 miles
PASS
Mileage101,750 miles
Since last MOT+3,802 miles
PASS
Mileage97,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,948 miles
Since last MOT+3,511 miles
PASS
Mileage94,437 miles
Since last MOT+3,525 miles
PASS
Mileage90,912 miles
Since last MOT+3,827 miles
PASS
Mileage87,085 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,085 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
PASS
Mileage87,068 miles
Since last MOT+7,433 miles
PASS
Mileage79,635 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,635 miles
Since last MOT+19,763 miles
PASS
Mileage59,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,872 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 FCJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SO04 FCJ

What car is SO04 FCJ?

SO04 FCJ is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2004.

What is the mileage of SO04 FCJ?

The last recorded mileage for SO04 FCJ was 129,761 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO04 FCJ passed its MOT?

SO04 FCJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (18 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2024.

Is SO04 FCJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO04 FCJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SO04 FCJ?

SO04 FCJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.