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SG55 JFY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,607 mi
Last recorded112,607 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 JFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 112,607 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 112,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 105,944 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 99,822 miles

engine temperature high (overheating)

Fail 24 Sep 2020 99,744 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet mechanism faulty

engine temperature high (overheating)

Pass 14 Oct 2019 93,809 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 93,710 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 87,020 miles

Offside Cosnstant velocity joint boot leaking grease

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 86,968 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Cosnstant velocity joint boot leaking grease

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 81,603 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 81,377 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 78,589 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,983 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 70,981 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 67,418 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 67,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 62,108 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2011 44,521 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 44,521 miles

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

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

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

Oil and coolant both on minimum levels.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 36,603 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear outer positions - only visible sections of webbing inspected.

Tyre pressures low all round - offside rear down to 10psi - set to correct pressures prior to headlamp alignment check.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil on minimum level.

Evidence of slight weep of grease from nearside inboard CV boot.

Fail 28 Aug 2009 27,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil on minimum level.

Evidence of slight weep of grease from nearside inboard CV boot.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Sep 2008 21,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres starting to get low on tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SG55 JFY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SG55 JFY, 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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SG55 JFY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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