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BN54 XNU

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

161,675 mi
Last recorded161,675 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 XNU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 161,675 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy, nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside, sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 161,674 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy, nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside, sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 159,382 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 159,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 155,463 miles

Covers Fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2022 153,550 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 151,121 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 151,121 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 150,352 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Sep 2019 144,210 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 140,395 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 138,607 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 132,716 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 122,514 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 112,649 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 104,155 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 96,027 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 87,833 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,223 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 68,738 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,721 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 59,721 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,048 miles

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

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 XNU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XNU, 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 XNU registered?

BN54 XNU is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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