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SB55 JZV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,922 mi
Last recorded118,922 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 JZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 118,922 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 112,369 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm bushes rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 112,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower arm bushes rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 110,082 miles

Engine management light on

N/S/F Tyre soft

Offside Rear O/S/R Brake binding

Fail 10 Oct 2016 110,082 miles

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

Engine management light on

N/S/F Tyre soft

Offside Rear O/S/R Brake binding

Pass 28 Oct 2015 104,837 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 92,387 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,593 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,030 miles

O/S/F/N/S/F/REAR/WISHBONE/BUSH/SLIGHY/WEAR

Pass 27 Sep 2011 57,420 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,360 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 36,828 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 25,627 miles

note handbrake tested on hill only

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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SB55 JZV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SB55 JZV, 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 SB55 JZV registered?

SB55 JZV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is SB55 JZV safe to buy?

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