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BN54 GWA

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,768 mi
Last recorded87,768 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 GWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 87,768 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 85,367 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Fronts on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 82,426 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 79,802 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 77,188 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 74,035 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 70,518 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 70,518 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 67,864 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 67,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 64,900 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 59,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens fogged pattern slightly reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens fogged pattern slightly reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 59,674 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens fogged pattern slightly reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens fogged pattern slightly reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 55,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,442 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 43,643 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,749 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 36,874 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 30,362 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 23,575 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 16,914 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,085 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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BN54 GWA 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 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 BN54 GWA, 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 BN54 GWA registered?

BN54 GWA is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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