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SA05 JBZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,207 mi
Last recorded141,207 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 JBZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 141,207 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2020 141,207 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 126,591 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 117,545 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 117,545 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Sound deadening material insecure rear exhaust shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 111,300 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2016 107,805 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 103,171 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 96,936 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,796 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 92,796 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 81,400 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,515 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,490 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 53,490 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 37,899 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 37,893 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 24,468 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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SA05 JBZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SA05 JBZ, 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 SA05 JBZ registered?

SA05 JBZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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