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SJ05 WYR

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

166,876 mi
Last recorded166,876 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 WYR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 166,876 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s & o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s & o/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 166,800 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s & o/s sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive n/s & o/s chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 157,168 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 157,159 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 146,697 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 146,692 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner CV gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 133,730 miles

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

both exhaust silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated

both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2019 133,723 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

both exhaust silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated

both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

bonnet can not be opened to do checks

Pass 19 Jun 2018 124,568 miles

both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

exhaust both silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated

windscreen damage below line of vision

Fail 12 Jun 2018 124,561 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both headlamp lens require specialist cleaning (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insecure by petrol tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

exhaust both silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated

tailgate wont open able to check prescribed areas by lowering rear seats

windscreen damage below line of vision

Pass 22 Jun 2017 113,996 miles

both headlamp lenses in slightly poor condition advise specialist cleaning

both rear brake back plates missing

both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

exhaust both silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2017 113,991 miles

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

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

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)

both headlamp lenses in slightly poor condition advise specialist cleaning

both rear brake back plates missing

both rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

exhaust both silencer boxes outer skins deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,986 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 92,877 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2015 92,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 83,225 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 74,199 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 63,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 11 Jun 2010 49,432 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 47,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advised s and g check

nearside rear door is damaged

offside front fog lamp lens is broken

Fail 27 Mar 2010 47,741 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advised s and g check

nearside rear door is damaged

offside front fog lamp lens is broken

Pass 27 Mar 2009 35,371 miles

3 nails in offside rear tyre tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front fog lamp lens is broken

Pass 29 Mar 2008 24,526 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advised s and g check

offside front fog lamp lens is broken

Fail 29 Mar 2008 24,526 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

advised s and g check

offside front fog lamp lens is broken

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 WYR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WYR, 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 WYR is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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