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SJ55 RMV

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,502 mi
Last recorded119,502 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 RMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 119,502 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 119,502 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 111,459 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 111,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 106,745 miles

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))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 106,745 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 102,026 miles

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))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 94,754 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 87,672 miles

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

Steering rack leaking.

Fail 16 Oct 2017 87,672 miles

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.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 79,870 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,739 miles

wiper blades getting worn

Fail 7 Oct 2015 70,739 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 64,757 miles

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 64,757 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 58,954 miles

fluid leak from steering rack o/s

Fail 10 Oct 2013 58,949 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 54,734 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 48,365 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 48,365 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 33,937 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 24,336 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 13,669 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 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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