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SG55 XFJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

137,925 mi
Last recorded137,925 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 XFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 137,925 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 137,924 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 127,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear silencer heavily corroded

Nearside Front tyre has a woodscrew in tread

Fail 23 Feb 2016 127,696 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi slight blow (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear silencer heavily corroded

Nearside Front tyre has a woodscrew in tread

Pass 31 Oct 2014 114,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust heatshield deteriorated and exhaust rear silencer outer corroded

nearside rear brake pad material deteriorated/overhot

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2014 114,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

exhaust heatshield deteriorated and exhaust rear silencer outer corroded

nearside rear brake pad material deteriorated/overhot

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2013 104,694 miles

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

advise exhaust back box deteriorated

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2013 104,693 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise exhaust back box deteriorated

advise offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,158 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 100,158 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 93,073 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,629 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 9 Mar 2010 70,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,896 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 56,226 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 56,226 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 48,012 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 XFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XFJ, 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 SG55 XFJ registered?

SG55 XFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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