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AV05 ZNZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

156,707 mi
Last recorded156,707 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 ZNZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 156,707 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Heat shields loose

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear damage to rear quarter

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 152,861 miles

Central 2 heat shields insecure

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear panel damage door can e readily opened and closed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 152,861 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter is insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central 2 heat shields insecure

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear panel damage door can e readily opened and closed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 148,409 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Front and rear all 4 of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wing damaged but no sharp edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 144,888 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 144,888 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 140,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 136,090 miles

N/S/R Quarter panel damaged

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 136,090 miles

N/S/R Quarter panel damaged

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 130,644 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 125,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 120,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 112,637 miles

both front tyres worn more to inner edges

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 Sep 2016 112,637 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn more to inner edges

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Sep 2015 104,312 miles

both headlamps lens opaque, beam Patten just ok for mot

Fail 9 Sep 2015 104,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both headlamps lens opaque, beam Patten just ok for mot

Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,104 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wishbones,rear mounts deteriorating

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2012 82,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 71,914 miles

Front pads starting to look low

O/S headlight aim on upper limit

Pass 6 Nov 2010 59,736 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,833 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,445 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 31,665 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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AV05 ZNZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AV05 ZNZ, 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 AV05 ZNZ registered?

AV05 ZNZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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