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SJ05 XRU

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,142 mi
Last recorded96,142 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 96,142 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 94,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 94,572 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 92,203 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general signs of under body corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2022 89,831 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general signs of corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2021 88,292 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear general signs of corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 9 Dec 2021 88,292 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear general signs of corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 9 Dec 2020 86,969 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 85,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear back plates corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 81,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back face of discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear springs corroded

rear disc back plates corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 78,449 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SOME CORROSION INNER FACES

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 78,447 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH HEADLAMPS MISTING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SOME CORROSION INNER FACES

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 74,584 miles

ALL TYRES SHOWING WEAR ON EDGES

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SOME CORROSION ON INNER FACES

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO INNER OF N/S/R WHEEL RIM

Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,416 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 15 Dec 2014 66,887 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 66,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 63,445 miles

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

both front tyres on legal limit. very borderline

engine management light is on.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,100 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

front registration plate is cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,230 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,335 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 25,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 20,262 miles

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)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 13,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

REAR WASHERS INOP

Fail 13 Mar 2008 13,786 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

REAR WASHERS INOP

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 XRU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XRU, 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 XRU registered?

SJ05 XRU is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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