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SJ05 XDA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,870 mi
Last recorded111,870 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 XDA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 111,870 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Mar 2020 111,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2019 102,924 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 102,922 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 94,072 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 94,072 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 86,956 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 79,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 79,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,068 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,016 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,358 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 54,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

front brakes imbalanced

Pass 26 Mar 2012 46,898 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 39,420 miles

2 x child seats fitted.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,420 miles

2 x child seats fitted.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,753 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 22,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2008 16,768 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 15,974 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 XDA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 XDA, 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 XDA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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