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SJ05 XRL

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,445 mi
Last recorded78,445 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 78,445 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 4 Aug 2018 72,157 miles

rear subframe corroded, suspension corroded, slight oil leak,

Fail 4 Aug 2018 72,157 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear subframe corroded, suspension corroded, slight oil leak,

Pass 4 Aug 2017 67,449 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 61,296 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH SIDES AND WEAK (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 61,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick INNERS (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH SIDES AND WEAK (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY CORRODED INNER FACES (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 53,839 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES THIN ON BOTH EDGES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 53,839 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES THIN ON BOTH EDGES

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 48,153 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 48,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 42,853 miles

o/s rear brake pad is low

Fail 10 Jun 2013 42,853 miles

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

o/s rear brake pad is low

Pass 11 Jun 2012 37,104 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 32,328 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes showing separation

Fail 9 Jun 2011 32,328 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front wishbone rear bushes showing separation

Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2009 22,108 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 16,698 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 XRL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRL, 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 XRL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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