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SJ05 XRS

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,863 mi
Last recorded106,863 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 XRS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 106,863 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 106,857 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 101,641 miles

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 19 Aug 2014 101,641 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 24 Aug 2013 88,073 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 88,073 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 74,852 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 61,852 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,153 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting.

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside wing mirror no fully secured.

Fail 29 Apr 2010 49,153 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting.

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside wing mirror no fully secured.

Pass 26 May 2009 38,863 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 25,955 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 XRS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ05 XRS registered?

SJ05 XRS is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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