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AV55 SJU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,331 mi
Last recorded135,331 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 SJU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 135,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 124,012 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 124,012 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 113,196 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 113,196 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 102,251 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 91,973 miles

Rear silencer deteriorating

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Fail 24 Aug 2015 91,973 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer deteriorating

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 23 Sep 2014 86,737 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 86,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 74,818 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns poor

Both windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2013 74,818 miles

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

Both windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Offside headlamp beam pattern poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,982 miles

Both windscreen wipers only just clearing screen

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre was flat before test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,630 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,766 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,530 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm tread depth

Fail 29 Sep 2009 36,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm tread depth

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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AV55 SJU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AV55 SJU, 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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What year was AV55 SJU registered?

AV55 SJU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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