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SJ05 VKU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,862 mi
Last recorded98,862 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 VKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 98,862 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted at rear sub-frame mounting points unable to check properly

Fail 8 Jan 2021 98,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted at rear sub-frame mounting points unable to check properly

Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,264 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 82,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex section - rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

knock from steering rack

oil leaks

rear wiper deterioated

various front suspension components corroded

various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2018 79,341 miles

windsceen lightly scratched

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres starting to crack

front exhaust flex section slightly deterioated

Fail 22 May 2018 79,110 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres starting to crack

front exhaust flex section slightly deterioated

windsceen lightly scratched

Pass 15 May 2017 75,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 May 2016 71,353 miles

oil leak engine area

rear boot handle switch inop

Fail 6 May 2016 71,353 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

oil leak engine area

rear boot handle switch inop

rear heat sheild insecure

slight roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing and o/s inner drivshaft bearing

Pass 22 May 2015 66,083 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 66,083 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

heatshield insecure

Pass 28 May 2014 59,907 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

boot switch inop

centre and rear heat sheild starting to break away

n/s/f tyre slightly perished and close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm

o/s/r mud flap insecure

oil level on minimum mark

Pass 13 May 2013 51,820 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 51,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 45,056 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 63,475 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 63,475 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 39,766 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre found soft

o/s/f brake disc rusty

Pass 27 May 2010 29,057 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 21,911 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 15,742 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 14,371 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 14,280 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VKU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VKU, 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 VKU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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