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MJ55 ZGU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,876 mi
Last recorded149,876 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 ZGU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 149,876 miles

Both front wishbones rear bushes in very poor condition

Brake fluid level is low

Front brake discs and pads worn low

Oil level very low

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear coil springs are rusty

Rear exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is still secure

Fail 8 Feb 2022 149,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Both front wishbones rear bushes in very poor condition

Brake fluid level is low

Front brake discs and pads worn low

Oil level very low

Plastic sill covers fitted

Rear coil springs are rusty

Rear exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 12 Feb 2021 144,619 miles

Both front wishbones rear bushes in very poor condition

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

Slight gearbox oil leak from the offside drive shaft oil seal

Fail 29 Jan 2021 144,619 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wishbones rear bushes in very poor condition

Head light beam patterns barely visible

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight gearbox oil leak from the offside drive shaft oil seal

Pass 22 Oct 2019 138,080 miles

Headlamp patterns weak

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 138,062 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp patterns weak

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 133,167 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 133,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 129,925 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 125,197 miles

accident damage to vehicle

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 7 Oct 2015 115,985 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 24 Oct 2014 107,385 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Nov 2013 97,581 miles

Front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

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)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 89,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front wipers smeary,ok at time of test.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,198 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)

front wipers smeary,ok at time of test.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 72,657 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 60,064 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 60,064 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,968 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,455 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 ZGU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZGU, 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 ZGU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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