MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,445 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened
rear subframe corroded, suspension corroded, slight oil leak,
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,
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
o/s rear brake pad is low
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
o/s rear brake pad is low
both front wishbone rear bushes showing separation
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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 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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What year was SJ05 XRL registered?
SJ05 XRL is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 August 2005.
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