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SX04 EKT

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 4 (56% pass rate). It has 133,855 miles on the clock, averaging 8,784 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 SX04 EKT

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,855
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2007
56%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
8,784

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,855 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,784
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SX04 EKT 89k100k111k123k134k '07'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,855 miles
Since last MOT+7,816 miles
PASS
Mileage126,039 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,039 miles
Since last MOT+1,649 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,390 miles
Since last MOT+10,819 miles
PASS
Mileage113,571 miles
Since last MOT+10,591 miles
PASS
Mileage102,980 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,980 miles
Since last MOT+14,282 miles
PASS
Mileage88,698 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

RegistrationSX04 EKT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeSX — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About SX04 EKT

What car is SX04 EKT?

SX04 EKT is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Inverness in 2004.

What is the mileage of SX04 EKT?

The last recorded mileage for SX04 EKT was 133,855 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SX04 EKT passed its MOT?

SX04 EKT has had 9 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (5 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2012.

Is SX04 EKT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SX04 EKT 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 SX04 EKT?

SX04 EKT is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.