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SJ05 XBE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,374 mi
Last recorded182,374 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 XBE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 182,374 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 158,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front lower suspension arms, rear bushes have movement

headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 31 Jul 2017 137,330 miles

both front lower suspension arm, rear bushes have movement

Pass 22 Jul 2016 124,720 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 124,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2014 111,670 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread is worn on the inner edge.

Fail 30 Oct 2014 111,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield is insecure..

n/s/r tyre tread is worn on the inner edge.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,522 miles

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

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 31 Oct 2011 58,425 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 58,425 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear shocker bump stops snapped

Pass 28 Feb 2011 55,025 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r shocker bump stop snapped

r/pads look low and discs badly worn

slight wearing noise coming from o/s/f wheel

Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,885 miles

brake pipe clip missing

Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,451 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,132 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 36,624 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XBE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XBE, 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 XBE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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