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SJ05 XBX

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,988 mi
Last recorded99,988 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 99,988 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 99,982 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 98,136 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 98,112 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Seat belt damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside & nearside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 90,620 miles

both rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 15 Apr 2019 90,612 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside & nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn on edge

Fail 25 Mar 2019 90,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all rear (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front brake pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 23 Mar 2018 82,740 miles

front brake pads about 60% worn

Fail 21 Mar 2018 82,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

front brake pads about 60% worn

Pass 14 Mar 2017 74,359 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,973 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 68,022 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,691 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 55,787 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 48,547 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Mar 2011 41,228 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 36,818 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,555 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 21,967 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)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 21,967 miles

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 XBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ05 XBX registered?

SJ05 XBX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 May 2005.

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