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BG05 ZKJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

144,728 mi
Last recorded144,728 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 ZKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 144,728 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 139,477 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside side sill damage

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

Offside Rear wearing inner edges

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2023 134,193 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside side sill damage

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside side sill corroded

Pass 18 May 2022 128,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside side sill damage

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

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

Rear corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 17 May 2021 122,990 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2021 122,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 117,569 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion on front coil springs

Pass 4 Jun 2019 111,476 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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))

corrosion on coil springs

Fail 4 Jun 2019 111,476 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on coil springs

Pass 29 May 2018 104,050 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

front wipers smearing

Fail 29 May 2018 104,050 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 99,248 miles

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

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

engine area not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2017 99,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine area not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 94,245 miles

Front engine cover top and bottob

Front oil leeks

Rear no tow bar fitted

Fail 20 May 2016 94,245 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front engine cover top and bottob

Front oil leeks

Rear no tow bar fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 86,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2014 79,187 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 70,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2013 70,465 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2012 63,725 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2012 63,725 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2011 56,372 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 46,414 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 36,803 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 27,981 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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BG05 ZKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG05 ZKJ, 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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BG05 ZKJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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