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BN04 VWL

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

56,075 mi
Last recorded56,075 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 VWL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2025 56,075 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear seat not fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2024 52,419 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 49,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 49,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 48,031 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 46,581 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 46,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 45,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 43,897 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 42,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 39,934 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 37,037 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 35,175 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 32,846 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 30,913 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 28,764 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,561 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 23,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 23,952 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 22,389 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 22,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 20,629 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 18,265 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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BN04 VWL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,889 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN04 VWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BN04 VWL registered?

BN04 VWL is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BN04 VWL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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