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AE05 GZJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,036 mi
Last recorded99,036 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 GZJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 99,036 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 94,331 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 89,858 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 87,225 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 84,032 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 82,057 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 82,057 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2019 80,338 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2019 80,338 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 75,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 72,124 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 65,222 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 65,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 59,425 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

all tyres cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2014 52,266 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

Fail 8 Dec 2014 52,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

all tyres cracked and perished

Pass 21 Nov 2013 46,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 44,622 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,390 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,044 miles

n/s/r shock absorber cover adrift

Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,774 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 24,864 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 18,014 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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AE05 GZJ is a 2005 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 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 73,496 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 AE05 GZJ, 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 21 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 AE05 GZJ registered?

AE05 GZJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 April 2005.

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The MOT history for AE05 GZJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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