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SJ05 MVR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,708 mi
Last recorded89,708 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 MVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2018 89,708 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2016 87,685 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 87,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,832 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 76,690 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 71,951 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 71,951 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 67,747 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,031 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 63,029 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 58,504 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,873 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 49,238 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 46,483 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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SJ05 MVR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SJ05 MVR, 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 SJ05 MVR registered?

SJ05 MVR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for SJ05 MVR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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