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MJ55 KWN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

46,362 mi
Last recorded46,362 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 KWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 46,362 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 44,889 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 44,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 42,918 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

front sub frame heavily corroded

rear sub frame heavily corroded

undertray fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2024 42,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

front sub frame heavily corroded

rear sub frame heavily corroded

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2023 40,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2023 40,981 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2022 40,040 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

under tray fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2022 40,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear wiper blade torn

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2021 38,854 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 38,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hand brake cable slight damaged/worn outer casing

Rear Lower (BOTH) wishbone bushes badly corroded and slight weak in places

Rear Lower sub frame badly corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2020 38,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hand brake cable slight damaged/worn outer casing

Rear Lower (BOTH) wishbone bushes badly corroded and slight weak in places

Rear Lower sub frame badly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 37,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge developing slight wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe & suspension components developing a lot of surface rust/corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 37,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge developing slight wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe & suspension components developing a lot of surface rust/corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 35,621 miles

Engine Cover & Vehicle Under Tray Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly Wearing On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 35,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front Brake Discs Developing 'Slight' Corrosion On Inside Faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front Brake Pads Worn To Approx 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Engine Cover & Vehicle Under Tray Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly Wearing On Inside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 33,646 miles

Front (BOTH) brake discs slight corroding

Offside Front tyre slight cracking and wearing close to the limit

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 30,963 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,161 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 29,161 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 27,358 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,655 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,928 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 18,737 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 14,505 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 10,576 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 5,767 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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MJ55 KWN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 MJ55 KWN, 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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MJ55 KWN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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