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BN54 ZXF

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

109,088 mi
Last recorded109,088 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 ZXF
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 109,088 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 98,046 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 98,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 95,975 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 92,898 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 90,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 86,853 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 84,164 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,748 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,385 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 64,372 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,566 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,575 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 48,050 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 48,049 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2011 33,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 26,286 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 23,134 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 19,347 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 13,864 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 12,592 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 ZXF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 ZXF, 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 BN54 ZXF registered?

BN54 ZXF is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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The MOT history for BN54 ZXF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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