MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions high
Rear suspension rusty
Upper/Lower covers fitted
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear suspension rusty
Upper/Lower covers fitted
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
suspension corroded
upper/lower covers fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
suspension corroded
upper/lower covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front tyre treads worn on edge
suspension corroded
upper/lower covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front tyre treads worn on edge
suspension corroded
upper/lower covers fitted
front brake discs corroded and worn
left rear tyre tread worn close to limit on in side edge
rear suspension corroded
upper/lower covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
front brake discs corroded and worn
left rear tyre tread worn close to limit on in side edge
rear suspension corroded
upper/lower covers fitted
front brake discs corroded and worn
left front tyre sidewall damaged
left front wheel rim slight buckle
left rear tyre tread worn on edge
upper/lower covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
front brake discs corroded and worn
left front tyre sidewall damaged
left front wheel rim slight buckle
left rear tyre tread worn on edge
upper/lower covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs corroded
left front tyre sidewall damaged
left front wheel rim slight buckle
left rear tyre tread worn on edge
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs corroded
left front tyre sidewall damaged
left front wheel rim slight buckle
left rear tyre tread worn on edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
left front tyre sidewall damaged
left front wheel rim slight buckle
right front tyre tread worn on edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
left front tyre sidewall damaged
left front wheel rim slight buckle
right front tyre tread worn on edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
left front tyre tread worn on edge and sidewall damaged
rear pads worn
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
left front tyre sidewall damaged
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
left front tyre sidewall damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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SJ54 YCH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 SJ54 YCH, 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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SJ54 YCH is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 January 2005.
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