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SJ05 TBO

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,002 mi
Last recorded122,002 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 TBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 122,002 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,440 miles

Nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 114,546 miles

Both nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

Central Exhaust outer casing corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 114,543 miles

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

Both nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

Central Exhaust outer casing corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 112,331 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 110,065 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 110,065 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 107,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 107,516 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 96,076 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 83,220 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

mil light illuminated during test

Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,848 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 68,848 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,378 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 39,957 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 24,168 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 TBO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 TBO, 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 TBO is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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