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MJ55 ZJY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,804 mi
Last recorded132,804 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 ZJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 132,804 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake calliper anti rattle clip missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 132,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake calliper anti rattle clip missing

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 129,995 miles

Central exhaust getting corroded

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

Rear exhaust getting corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2020 129,995 miles

Central exhaust getting corroded

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

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

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

Rear exhaust getting corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 124,589 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken off rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 124,570 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear mount broken off rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 114,324 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 109,346 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 104,059 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 96,268 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 96,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 87,433 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 87,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 79,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Dec 2013 79,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Steering arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Dec 2012 70,493 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,943 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 62,938 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,705 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,992 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 41,872 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,622 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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MJ55 ZJY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZJY, 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 ZJY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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