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BN04 ZLU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,478 mi
Last recorded141,478 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 ZLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2014 141,478 miles

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

exhust heat sheld lose under car

no seats fitted in rear of car

Fail 11 Sep 2014 140,969 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber plastic covers loose but not fouling

clutch pedal rubber mising

front tyres on 2.5mm

rear seats removed from vehicle at time of test

unable to see condition of both rear lower coil springs

Pass 30 Aug 2013 131,184 miles

heat shield above centre exhaust adrift

Fail 16 Aug 2013 130,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

heat shield above centre exhaust adrift

Pass 25 Jun 2012 119,560 miles

body damage to nearside of vehicle

both rear shockabsorber plastic covers adrift

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 13 Jun 2012 119,250 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

both rear shockabsorber plastic covers adrift

clutch pedal rubber missing

various trims mising or insecure inside vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2011 101,836 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 11 Mar 2011 101,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 87,857 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 75,213 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

Pass 2 Mar 2009 75,213 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

Pass 19 Mar 2008 60,608 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 50,833 miles

advise slight play o/s steering link arm

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 ZLU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

BN04 ZLU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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