CarVerify

Free Car Check

HJ05 ZSE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,102 mi
Last recorded70,102 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 ZSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 70,102 miles

coolant level at min.mark

engine oil level very low no reading on dip stick

Fail 14 Aug 2013 70,102 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

coolant level at min.mark

engine oil level very low no reading on dip stick

Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,155 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 58,155 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine oil level very low

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2011 47,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 37,860 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 37,860 miles

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

slight play in the n/s/f lower swivel joint

Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,035 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,036 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 22,035 miles

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HJ05 ZSE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HJ05 ZSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HJ05 ZSE?

You can check the full history of HJ05 ZSE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HJ05 ZSE registered?

HJ05 ZSE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is HJ05 ZSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ05 ZSE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HJ05 ZSE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HJ05 ZSE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.