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SJ05 WZD

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,889 mi
Last recorded149,889 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 WZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 149,889 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 149,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated contaminated with grease (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 141,160 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 141,160 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

exhaust silencers outer skins corroded

heat shield loose

Pass 29 Apr 2017 131,047 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly corroded.

heat sheild insecure.

Fail 29 Apr 2017 131,047 miles

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly corroded.

heat sheild insecure.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 120,935 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 120,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 111,192 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 102,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 93,391 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 93,391 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2012 86,118 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 76,487 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside and offside rear wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 3 May 2011 76,487 miles

nearside and offside rear wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 29 Apr 2010 66,908 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,172 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 48,711 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

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 WZD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WZD, 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 WZD is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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