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MJ05 ZTV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,200 mi
Last recorded58,200 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 ZTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 58,200 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 56,609 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2024 56,606 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 Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 55,662 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 55,657 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 52,195 miles

front flexible exhaust section meshing starting to deteriate

Fail 6 May 2022 52,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front flexible exhaust section meshing starting to deteriate

Pass 30 Apr 2021 48,403 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 46,969 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 43,753 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 40,365 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 37,104 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 33,743 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 30,505 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 28,086 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 25,229 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 23,621 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2012 23,621 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 21,825 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 20,415 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 18,441 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 14,967 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 ZTV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZTV, 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 MJ05 ZTV registered?

MJ05 ZTV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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