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VE04 SZW

2004 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1796cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
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 1796cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 167,392 miles on the clock, averaging 10,426 miles per year, above 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 VE04 SZW

MOT Status
Due date passed
167,392
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,426

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading167,392 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,426
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE04 SZW 30k65k99k133k167k '07'20'16

Check VE04 SZW

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage167,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,392 miles
Since last MOT+3,142 miles
PASS
Mileage164,250 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,245 miles
Since last MOT+17,190 miles
PASS
Mileage147,055 miles
Since last MOT+17,242 miles
PASS
Mileage129,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,813 miles
Since last MOT+10,089 miles
PASS
Mileage119,724 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,724 miles
Since last MOT+75 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,649 miles
Since last MOT+8,686 miles
PASS
Mileage110,963 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,952 miles
Since last MOT+16,063 miles
PASS
Mileage94,889 miles
Since last MOT+12,459 miles
PASS
Mileage82,430 miles
Since last MOT+10,966 miles
PASS
Mileage71,464 miles
Since last MOT+11,008 miles
PASS
Mileage60,456 miles
Since last MOT+10,445 miles
PASS
Mileage50,011 miles
Since last MOT+6,640 miles
PASS
Mileage43,371 miles
Since last MOT+2,229 miles
PASS
Mileage41,142 miles
Since last MOT+10,938 miles
PASS
Mileage30,204 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 SZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About VE04 SZW

What car is VE04 SZW?

VE04 SZW is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Worcester in 2004.

What is the mileage of VE04 SZW?

The last recorded mileage for VE04 SZW was 167,392 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE04 SZW passed its MOT?

VE04 SZW has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2020.

Is VE04 SZW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE04 SZW 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 VE04 SZW?

VE04 SZW is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.