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Ford Focus C-MAX

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LS05 ZBWMOT history

LS05 ZBW is a black petrol Ford Focus C-MAX first used on 12 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 111,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LS05 ZBW black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2026
Mileage
111,050 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 ZBW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus C-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS05 ZBW was last recorded at 111,050 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 7,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,121 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,929 miles
Average per year
5,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,050 miles
  • 2024 – 96,130 miles
  • 2023 – 92,602 miles
  • 2021 – 87,447 miles
  • 2020 – 85,473 miles
  • 2019 – 84,152 miles
  • 2018 – 81,025 miles
  • 2017 – 73,578 miles
  • 2016 – 71,078 miles
  • 2015 – 67,583 miles
  • 2014 – 63,553 miles
  • 2013 – 59,040 miles
  • 2012 – 54,905 miles
  • 2011 – 49,129 miles
  • 2010 – 40,461 miles
  • 2009 – 32,472 miles
  • 2008 – 22,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail111,050 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring carrying arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Toe link (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail111,050 miles (+7,929)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,050 miles
    Test number
    892381923243
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Spring carrying arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Toe link (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass103,121 miles (+6,991)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    103,121 miles
    Test number
    626696560608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,130 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    96,130 miles
    Test number
    820199420443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail96,130 miles (+3,528)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,130 miles
    Test number
    984867859747
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass92,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    92,602 miles
    Test number
    662200356756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  6. Fail92,602 miles (+5,155)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,602 miles
    Test number
    102395765370
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  7. Pass87,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    87,447 miles
    Test number
    909107266118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail87,447 miles (+1,974)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,447 miles
    Test number
    819438350058
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass85,473 miles (+1,321)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    85,473 miles
    Test number
    599416316277
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass84,152 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,152 miles
    Test number
    408323561800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,025 miles (+3,143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,025 miles
    Test number
    672595652872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass77,882 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,882 miles
    Test number
    293019420127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,578 miles (+2,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,578 miles
    Test number
    959407781974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass71,078 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,078 miles
    Test number
    768898207878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail71,078 miles (+3,495)3 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,078 miles
    Test number
    425792896628
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass67,583 miles (+4,030)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,583 miles
    Test number
    498673445198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail63,553 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,553 miles
    Test number
    256031354128
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

  18. Pass63,553 miles (+4,513)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,553 miles
    Test number
    306061554152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

  19. Pass59,040 miles (+4,135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,040 miles
    Test number
    778366263118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass54,905 miles (+5,776)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    54,905 miles
    Test number
    527605972195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,129 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,129 miles
    Test number
    346979461193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass49,129 miles (+8,668)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,129 miles
    Test number
    679829261103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,461 miles (+7,989)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    40,461 miles
    Test number
    360076950101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,472 miles (+9,531)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,472 miles
    Test number
    721158379162
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  25. Pass22,941 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,941 miles
    Test number
    170110688112
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LS05 ZBW

Does LS05 ZBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS05 ZBW expired on 19 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS05 ZBW?
The MOT on LS05 ZBW expired on 19 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS05 ZBW done?
LS05 ZBW was recorded at 111,050 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,043 miles a year.
Has LS05 ZBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 ZBW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS05 ZBW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS05 ZBW find?
LS05 ZBW failed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring carrying arm; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened toe link, and 4 more.

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