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SJ05 XFE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,278 mi
Last recorded107,278 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 XFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 107,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 107,278 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 102,686 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 102,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively rear both slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 98,331 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 98,331 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 93,372 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 93,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 86,411 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 80,976 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 72,017 miles

front brake discs corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2013 59,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust mounting rusty

Fail 6 Jan 2012 48,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,122 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,743 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges and approx 2.5mm tread depth remaining

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 26,067 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 15,373 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 15,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 7,996 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 XFE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

SJ05 XFE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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