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MJ05 DSZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

118,368 mi
Last recorded118,368 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 DSZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 118,368 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 118,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 114,719 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 111,606 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 111,606 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow os and ns (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 108,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTTER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 103,861 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn ns and o/s whishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 97,655 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 93,542 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 87,943 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 87,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 80,055 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 75,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 75,942 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger detached from tailpipe (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 67,974 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 61,505 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,267 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,346 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 38,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,532 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 32,001 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 26,332 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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MJ05 DSZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MJ05 DSZ, 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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MJ05 DSZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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