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SJ05 SXL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,907 mi
Last recorded77,907 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 SXL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 77,907 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 74,075 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Fail 1 Dec 2016 74,073 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,979 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 67,677 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 59,018 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2014 58,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 58,498 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,829 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,750 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 45,956 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 41,862 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 29,227 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 29,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,226 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 SXL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXL, 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 SXL registered?

SJ05 SXL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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