MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,446 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
both headlamp beam patterns slightly faded
exhaust heatshield insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
both headlamp beam patterns slightly faded
exhaust heatshield insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
rear exhaust hanger snapped off system still adequately supported
Rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear exhaust hanger bracket corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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SJ05 XAM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 XAM, 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 XAM is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 March 2005.
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