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SG55 JHJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,735 mi
Last recorded89,735 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 JHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,735 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 89,729 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear brake pads wearing thin front brake pads getting worn

Pass 2 Jul 2019 80,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres getting worn inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2019 80,108 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear tyres getting worn inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2018 103,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 93,906 miles

near/side rear tyre cracking outer wall very worn edge

off/side rear tyre getting worn to limit

off/side near/side front tyres very worn inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2017 93,906 miles

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

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

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

near/side rear tyre cracking outer wall very worn edge

off/side rear tyre getting worn to limit

off/side near/side front tyres very worn inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2016 82,168 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 71,460 miles

rear tyres getting worn inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2015 71,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres getting worn inner edge

Fail 11 Jun 2014 60,663 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,663 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 58,589 miles

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

nearside front brake disc has signs of corrosion and slight uneaven wear on inner face!

offside front inner disc has signs of corrosion and scoring on inner face!

Pass 4 Jul 2012 55,881 miles

offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge tread!!

Fail 4 Jul 2012 55,881 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre getting worn on inner edge tread!!

Pass 8 Jul 2011 51,709 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 51,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,691 miles

WASHERS INOP, SUSPECT WASHER FLUID FROZEN DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 38,846 miles

1/lower engine pulley guard missing.

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,890 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 27,979 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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SG55 JHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue 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 SG55 JHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SG55 JHJ registered?

SG55 JHJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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