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MJ05 SYW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,509 mi
Last recorded85,509 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 SYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 85,509 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 78,528 miles

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

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

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

slight stiffness in o/s/f suspention mount

Pass 13 Aug 2013 71,108 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,905 miles

airbag light on!

Fail 7 Aug 2012 59,905 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

airbag light on!

Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,668 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,070 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,118 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 33,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,985 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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MJ05 SYW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ05 SYW, 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 MJ05 SYW registered?

MJ05 SYW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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