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WF04 BAU

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 201,438 miles on the clock, averaging 10,466 miles per year, above 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 WF04 BAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,438
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2007
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,466

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 reading201,438 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,356
Average per year10,466
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF04 BAU 74k106k138k170k201k '07'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,438 miles
Since last MOT+8,356 miles
PASS
Mileage193,082 miles
Since last MOT+10,085 miles
PASS
Mileage182,997 miles
Since last MOT+6,590 miles
PASS
Mileage176,407 miles
Since last MOT+160 miles
FAIL
Mileage176,247 miles
Since last MOT+7,030 miles
PASS
Mileage169,217 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,211 miles
Since last MOT+9,992 miles
PASS
Mileage159,219 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,214 miles
Since last MOT+7,305 miles
PASS
Mileage151,909 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,883 miles
Since last MOT+7,775 miles
PASS
Mileage144,108 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,102 miles
Since last MOT+7,406 miles
PASS
Mileage136,696 miles
Since last MOT+7,209 miles
PASS
Mileage129,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,487 miles
Since last MOT+15,189 miles
PASS
Mileage114,298 miles
Since last MOT+19,480 miles
PASS
Mileage94,818 miles
Since last MOT+20,981 miles
PASS
Mileage73,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,837 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

RegistrationWF04 BAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About WF04 BAU

What car is WF04 BAU?

WF04 BAU is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Exeter in 2004.

What is the mileage of WF04 BAU?

The last recorded mileage for WF04 BAU was 201,438 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF04 BAU passed its MOT?

WF04 BAU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 13 Jul 2019.

Is WF04 BAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF04 BAU 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 WF04 BAU?

WF04 BAU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.