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SG55 XGJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,811 mi
Last recorded112,811 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 112,811 miles

Coolant level low.

Headlamp lenses cloudy.

Oil leak.

Slight smear at front wipers.

Top engine mount, engine side, perished.

Fail 20 Sep 2018 112,811 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour Both dipped beams multicoloured. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant level low.

Headlamp lenses cloudy.

Oil leak.

Slight smear at front wipers.

Top engine mount, engine side, perished.

Pass 15 Sep 2017 109,300 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front indicator bulbs slightly white

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

exhaust system has minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe

general underbody corrosion

nearside front tyre at 3mm

Pass 28 Sep 2016 100,926 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 100,743 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing one nut missing on each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 90,043 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 89,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner tread area (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 76,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 76,634 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,178 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,317 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,159 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,507 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 19,774 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 15,030 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 XGJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

SG55 XGJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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