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WL04 SFZ

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Truro, 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 173,909 miles on the clock, averaging 11,604 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 WL04 SFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,909
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2007
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,604

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,909 miles
Reading date
Miles last year350
Average per year11,604
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WL04 SFZ 47k79k111k142k174k '07'18'14

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,909 miles
Since last MOT+350 miles
FAIL
Mileage173,559 miles
Since last MOT+13,162 miles
PASS
Mileage160,397 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,273 miles
Since last MOT+7,987 miles
PASS
Mileage152,286 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,182 miles
Since last MOT+7,931 miles
PASS
Mileage144,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,251 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
PASS
Mileage144,238 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,237 miles
Since last MOT+9,592 miles
PASS
Mileage134,645 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,645 miles
Since last MOT+9,392 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,253 miles
Since last MOT+7,360 miles
PASS
Mileage117,893 miles
Since last MOT+14,364 miles
PASS
Mileage103,529 miles
Since last MOT+18,302 miles
PASS
Mileage85,227 miles
Since last MOT+19,302 miles
PASS
Mileage65,925 miles
Since last MOT+225 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,700 miles
Since last MOT+18,205 miles
PASS
Mileage47,495 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

RegistrationWL04 SFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeWL — Truro, West of England
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About WL04 SFZ

What car is WL04 SFZ?

WL04 SFZ is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Truro in 2004.

What is the mileage of WL04 SFZ?

The last recorded mileage for WL04 SFZ was 173,909 miles, recorded on 22 May 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WL04 SFZ passed its MOT?

WL04 SFZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2018.

Is WL04 SFZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WL04 SFZ 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 WL04 SFZ?

WL04 SFZ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.