MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
oil leak
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired not located (2.4.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired resouvir insecure (2.3.7)
Power steering component(s) inappropriately repaired resouvir insecure (2.3.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed drivers (5.2.2b)
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s/r. Shock absorber damp
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/s/r. Shock absorber damp
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rusty, engine man light on, headlights faded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust rusty, engine man light on, headlights faded
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)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SJ05 XMX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 XMX, 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 XMX registered?
SJ05 XMX is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 May 2005.
Is SJ05 XMX safe to buy?
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