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SH05 AEJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,136 mi
Last recorded84,136 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 AEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 84,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2018 84,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 73,346 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also bump stop worn (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both headlamp lenses faded

both rear outter seats missing so unable to check seat belts

hole in front edge of offside front wheel arch liner

oil leak on engine suspect rocker cover gasket

outter face of offside rear brake disc scored

Fail 30 May 2017 73,342 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil also bump stop worn (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both headlamp lenses faded

both rear outter seats missing so unable to check seat belts

hole in front edge of offside front wheel arch liner

oil leak on engine suspect rocker cover gasket

outter face of offside rear brake disc scored

Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,709 miles

Front top strut mounts slightly stiff

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2016 58,709 miles

Front top strut mounts slightly stiff

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,475 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 44,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2015 44,088 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 40,371 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear shock absorber shields adrift

Pass 19 Jan 2013 36,828 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 33,450 miles

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

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

nearside rear seat belt not checked (child seat fitted)

rear number plate seperating

tailgate switch inoperative

Pass 29 Jan 2011 30,573 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 30,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 26,272 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 22,592 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 22,549 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 12 May 2008 22,046 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 19,037 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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SH05 AEJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SH05 AEJ, 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 SH05 AEJ registered?

SH05 AEJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is SH05 AEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 AEJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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