MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Headlamp patterns weak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
accident damage to vehicle
gearbox oil leak
nearside front tyre worn low
offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread
offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge of tread
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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)
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.
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.
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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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