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SJ05 BXW

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,641 mi
Last recorded130,641 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 BXW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2024 130,641 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine miss firing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet structure weak allowing movement but still secure (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front and offside wings rusty on lower edges

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test load area ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arms and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2023 129,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 123,220 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 123,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 116,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 107,056 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 106,999 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 99,482 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 99,122 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 91,913 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 91,849 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 84,165 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 74,383 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 69,802 miles

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

both front wish bone bushes split

n/s/f indicator faded

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to a child seat fitted

o/s/f tyre has a small cut to outer wall

power steering rack damp

Fail 10 May 2014 69,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

both front wish bone bushes split

n/s/f indicator faded

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to a child seat fitted

o/s/f tyre has a small cut to outer wall

power steering rack damp

Pass 1 Jun 2013 65,417 miles

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

osf tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 May 2012 56,507 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 48,911 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 41,108 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 34,251 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 28,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 28,029 miles

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

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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SJ05 BXW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SJ05 BXW, 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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SJ05 BXW is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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