MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,502 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cloudy glass (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cloudy glass (4.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable snapped during brake test (1.1.15 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm & worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cloudy glasses (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cloudy glasses (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm & worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering rack leaking.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering rack leaking.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f and o/s/f headlamps only just showing pattern
n/s/r tyre 3mm
o/s/f and n/s/f indicators starting to show white light
wiper blades getting worn
wiper blades getting worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear wishbone bush arm (2.4.G.2)
wiper blades getting worn
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front 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 Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fluid leak from steering rack o/s
Nearside Front 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
fluid leak from steering rack o/s
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/r brake slightly binding
wipers getting worn
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
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SJ55 RMV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 RMV, 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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SJ55 RMV is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 September 2005.
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