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SJ55 VGY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 VGY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 89,317 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 86,740 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 82,930 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 76,854 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2015 70,218 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 62,097 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 62,097 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 55,023 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 54,999 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 48,020 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,062 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 40,062 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 33,107 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 24,993 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 17,553 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 VGY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SJ55 VGY, 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 VGY registered?

SJ55 VGY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SJ55 VGY safe to buy?

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