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BN04 ZMV

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,477 mi
Last recorded107,477 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 ZMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 107,477 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 106,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 105,537 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 104,413 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 102,912 miles

Exhaust heat shields insecure

Nearside front tyre valve split and perished

Pass 24 Mar 2021 100,925 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner boots leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Nearside front tyre valve split and perished

Pass 24 Mar 2020 100,614 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 99,109 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,591 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides of vehicle (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear parking brake only just met pass standard

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 95,499 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 95,499 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 94,805 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 94,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens yellowed (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens yellowed (1.8.A.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,886 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 92,886 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 91,379 miles

exhaust corroded

stone chips in screen

Fail 20 Mar 2014 91,379 miles

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

exhaust corroded

stone chips in screen

Pass 20 Mar 2013 89,168 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 86,354 miles

near side rear tyre perishing

Pass 2 Apr 2011 79,377 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 73,664 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 60,119 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 52,740 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 45,887 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 ZMV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN04 ZMV registered?

BN04 ZMV is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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