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BN04 ZBU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,414 mi
Last recorded179,414 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 ZBU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 179,414 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 179,413 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 172,718 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 172,545 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Bonnet not opening under bonnet examination not carried out

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 27 Aug 2016 168,390 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 168,383 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 164,774 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 164,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 160,170 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 160,166 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 151,411 miles

Engine management light ON

Fail 15 Aug 2013 151,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light ON

Pass 31 Aug 2012 147,253 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 147,253 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 121,567 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 121,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 86,901 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 86,551 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 54,463 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,463 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,061 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 44,061 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 30,409 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 30,409 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 ZBU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZBU, 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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BN04 ZBU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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