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SJ05 TBV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,986 mi
Last recorded106,986 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 106,986 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 101,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 94,621 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Sep 2013 94,544 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2012 87,331 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 80,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,113 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 65,312 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 65,312 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 51,040 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,858 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,903 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 TBV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ05 TBV registered?

SJ05 TBV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is SJ05 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 TBV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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