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SJ55 PXE

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,413 mi
Last recorded105,413 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 PXE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 105,413 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 105,413 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective broken in half. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire resecured with cable ties. (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 98,242 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 91,753 miles

Corrosion on rear subframe

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust mounting in poor condition

Fail 23 Sep 2016 91,753 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Corrosion on rear subframe

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Slight bind on brake

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust mounting in poor condition

Pass 12 Sep 2015 80,981 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns diffused

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake binding with wheels clear of the floor

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 12 Sep 2015 80,981 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Both headlamp beam patterns diffused

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake binding with wheels clear of the floor

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 20 Sep 2014 69,500 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 69,500 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,053 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,155 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bold on inner edge

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

poor headlamp aim adjustment

Fail 21 Sep 2012 47,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres bold on inner edge

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 38,823 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,099 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 27,708 miles

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 27 Aug 2008 21,709 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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SJ55 PXE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SJ55 PXE, 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 SJ55 PXE registered?

SJ55 PXE is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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