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FJ05 SXZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,170 mi
Last recorded168,170 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 SXZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 168,170 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Nearside headlamp lense deteriorated but not seriously reducing light output

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

Offside engine mount deteriorated but no resulting in excessive movement

Offside headlamp lense deteriorated but not seriously reducing light output

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

engine coolant level low

engine oil level low checked for emissions test

vehicle under tray damaged but secure

Fail 10 Oct 2018 168,170 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached retaining screws missing and also showing damage (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Nearside headlamp lense deteriorated but not seriously reducing light output

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

Offside engine mount deteriorated but no resulting in excessive movement

Offside headlamp lense deteriorated but not seriously reducing light output

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade split

engine coolant level low

engine oil level low checked for emissions test

Pass 25 Oct 2017 157,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 157,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 148,624 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 148,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 136,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 123,428 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 111,170 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 96,878 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 80,699 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 63,097 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,985 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 42,514 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,399 miles

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)

emits a high level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

turbo intake pipe cracked

Fail 4 Aug 2008 32,399 miles

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)

emits a high level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

turbo intake pipe cracked

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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FJ05 SXZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ05 SXZ, 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 FJ05 SXZ registered?

FJ05 SXZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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