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SJ05 XFB

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,073 mi
Last recorded84,073 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 XFB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 84,073 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 84,073 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 77,882 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 77,882 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped brake hose (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2017 71,039 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 67,188 miles

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 25 May 2016 67,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 May 2015 59,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 11 May 2015 59,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,410 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 53,871 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,619 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,902 miles

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2010 42,487 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r and o/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,406 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,497 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 XFB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 XFB, 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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What year was SJ05 XFB registered?

SJ05 XFB is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 July 2005.

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