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BN54 WHW

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Red Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,977 mi
Last recorded99,977 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 WHW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 99,977 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 99,977 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,181 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 98,181 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 95,600 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavy corrossion to brake back plates

odd bolts fitted in strut to hub fixings

Fail 5 Oct 2020 95,519 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavy corrossion to brake back plates

odd bolts fitted in strut to hub fixings

Pass 21 Oct 2019 89,901 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 85,120 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 77,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 77,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 68,724 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Oct 2016 68,724 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2015 64,268 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres worn and blocking

Fail 14 Oct 2015 64,268 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres worn and blocking

Pass 23 Oct 2014 59,211 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 54,337 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 48,864 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 41,585 miles

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

all tyres worn on edges

front discs and pads

n/side rear shock dust cover brocken

Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,188 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,501 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 22,368 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 16,759 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 WHW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WHW, 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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BN54 WHW is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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