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SG55 XFX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,173 mi
Last recorded78,173 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 78,173 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2025 78,173 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 76,124 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front brake discs worn + corroded

Nearside front tyre perished

Various damage over vehicle

Fail 2 Oct 2024 76,121 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished

Front brake discs worn + corroded

Nearside front tyre perished

Various damage over vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2023 73,970 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

exhaust corroded

various damage over vehicle

Fail 5 Oct 2023 73,970 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

exhaust corroded

various damage over vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2022 72,305 miles

oil leak gearbox

Fail 14 Oct 2022 72,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

oil leak gearbox

Pass 13 Oct 2021 70,063 miles

rear tail gate damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2021 70,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear tail gate damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2020 68,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 66,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush has slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush has slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 62,831 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 58,567 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,854 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 48,968 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 44,514 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 39,900 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 34,826 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 29,886 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 25,013 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 21,463 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 15,233 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2008 13,991 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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SG55 XFX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SG55 XFX, 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 XFX registered?

SG55 XFX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is SG55 XFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG55 XFX shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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