MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,862 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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 ()
oil leak engine area
rear boot handle switch inop
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
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
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
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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)
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)
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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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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