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YP04 LBJ

2004 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 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 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 157,743 miles on the clock, averaging 8,359 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 YP04 LBJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,743
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
8,359

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,743 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,542
Average per year8,359
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YP04 LBJ 47k75k102k130k158k '07'20'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,743 miles
Since last MOT+3,542 miles
PASS
Mileage154,201 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,196 miles
Since last MOT+3,733 miles
PASS
Mileage150,463 miles
Since last MOT+3,833 miles
PASS
Mileage146,630 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,630 miles
Since last MOT+5,017 miles
PASS
Mileage141,613 miles
Since last MOT+187 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,426 miles
Since last MOT+5,191 miles
PASS
Mileage136,235 miles
Since last MOT+5,007 miles
PASS
Mileage131,228 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage125,595 miles
Since last MOT+10,166 miles
PASS
Mileage115,429 miles
Since last MOT+9,240 miles
PASS
Mileage106,189 miles
Since last MOT+146 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,043 miles
Since last MOT+9,235 miles
PASS
Mileage96,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,808 miles
Since last MOT+15,380 miles
PASS
Mileage81,428 miles
Since last MOT+17,040 miles
PASS
Mileage64,388 miles
Since last MOT+17,504 miles
PASS
Mileage46,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,884 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

RegistrationYP04 LBJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier04 — March 2004 to August 2004

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About YP04 LBJ

What car is YP04 LBJ?

YP04 LBJ is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2004.

What is the mileage of YP04 LBJ?

The last recorded mileage for YP04 LBJ was 157,743 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP04 LBJ passed its MOT?

YP04 LBJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2020.

Is YP04 LBJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP04 LBJ 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 YP04 LBJ?

YP04 LBJ is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 04 means registered between 1 March 2004 and 31 August 2004.