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CE05 SHJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,832 mi
Last recorded61,832 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 SHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 61,832 miles

Emission requirements close to legal limits 1.68 l/m recorded 1.77 l/m limit applied

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play or so inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge - strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 61,831 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play or so inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge - strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 56,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 53,976 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 51,314 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 48,894 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 46,819 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 45,298 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 42,887 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 40,368 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 40,368 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 37,628 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 35,000 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 33,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2014 33,813 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 32,616 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 31,172 miles

Gearbox malfunction message displayed

Pass 5 May 2011 26,726 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 23,902 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 48,507 miles

front wiperblades slightly smearing

Pass 12 May 2008 16,306 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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CE05 SHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE05 SHJ, 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 CE05 SHJ registered?

CE05 SHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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