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SJ05 XFN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,666 mi
Last recorded112,666 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 XFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 112,666 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 106,956 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 103,742 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 103,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 100,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt parchaly checked-child seat

Offside Front wiper blade split

both rear backing plates corroded

Fail 31 May 2016 100,244 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth brake pedal rubber missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear seat belt parchaly checked-child seat

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure

Offside Front wiper blade split

both rear backing plates corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 10 Dec 2015 99,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 99,932 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 2.5mm 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre nealy bald on inner and outer tread 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2014 96,462 miles

cv gaitor. brake pipes, exhaust heat sheild

Fail 28 Nov 2014 96,280 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)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

cv gaitor. brake pipes, exhaust heat sheild

Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,513 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 88,513 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 77,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2012 77,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2011 68,212 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Nov 2010 61,780 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 53,253 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,800 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 40,673 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,304 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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SJ05 XFN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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