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ST04 MLU

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Grey Registered in Dundee, Scotland · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 113,484 miles on the clock, averaging 6,087 miles per year, 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 ST04 MLU

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,484
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,087

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

Below average
Latest reading113,484 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,087
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ST04 MLU 40k59k77k95k113k '07'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,484 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,483 miles
Since last MOT+6,124 miles
PASS
Mileage107,359 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,354 miles
Since last MOT+6,594 miles
PASS
Mileage100,760 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,759 miles
Since last MOT+7,884 miles
PASS
Mileage92,875 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,747 miles
Since last MOT+8,236 miles
PASS
Mileage84,511 miles
Since last MOT+9,633 miles
PASS
Mileage74,878 miles
Since last MOT+1,669 miles
PASS
Mileage73,209 miles
Since last MOT+2,778 miles
PASS
Mileage70,431 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,425 miles
Since last MOT+3,260 miles
PASS
Mileage67,165 miles
Since last MOT+4,806 miles
PASS
Mileage62,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,359 miles
Since last MOT+3,817 miles
PASS
Mileage58,542 miles
Since last MOT+9,099 miles
PASS
Mileage49,443 miles
Since last MOT+9,223 miles
PASS
Mileage40,220 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

RegistrationST04 MLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeST — Dundee, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About ST04 MLU

What car is ST04 MLU?

ST04 MLU is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Dundee in 2004.

What is the mileage of ST04 MLU?

The last recorded mileage for ST04 MLU was 113,484 miles, recorded on 16 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ST04 MLU passed its MOT?

ST04 MLU has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 May 2019.

Is ST04 MLU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ST04 MLU 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 ST04 MLU?

ST04 MLU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.