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SB05 YJZ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,715 mi
Last recorded85,715 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 YJZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 85,715 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge on limit

both headlamps poor

rear exhaust support broken

Pass 8 Sep 2020 79,202 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

rear sub-frame very rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2020 79,196 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on edges

rear sub-frame very rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2019 74,616 miles

gearbox oil leak

underside rusty

wipers poor

Fail 17 Sep 2019 74,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

gearbox oil leak

underside rusty

wipers poor

Pass 14 Sep 2018 67,517 miles

headlamps poor

n/s/r shock absorber damp

rear brake pads low discs poor

Fail 14 Sep 2018 67,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

headlamps poor

n/s/r shock absorber damp

rear brake pads low discs poor

Pass 9 Aug 2017 61,031 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 61,022 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 54,264 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 54,262 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing marked. (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2014 39,889 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all tyres have slight wear on inner edges

both sides front inner cv gaitors slightly greasy

front and rear pads worn

nearside rear seatbelt not retracting properley

Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,329 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing slightly low on inside edge

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

Slight seepage from steering rack

Slight uneven treadwear on inside edge offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2013 37,329 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre wearing slightly low on inside edge

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

Slight seepage from steering rack

Slight uneven treadwear on inside edge offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,097 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn on inside edges

light seepage from both inner drive shaft boots

Pass 27 Jul 2011 31,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 26,731 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 26,731 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,720 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 20,777 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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SB05 YJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB05 YJZ, 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 SB05 YJZ registered?

SB05 YJZ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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