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SJ55 YVN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,052 mi
Last recorded138,052 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 YVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 138,052 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 138,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 123,286 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 123,286 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 113,296 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 113,296 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 107,661 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 100,305 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 97,722 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' STONE CHIP TO LOWER PART IN CENTRE OF SCREEN (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 97,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR MOUNTING BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT AND WORN (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush REAR MOUNTING BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING BRACKET SNAPPED AND CORRODED (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking BRAKE CALIPER (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' STONE CHIP TO LOWER PART IN CENTRE OF SCREEN (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 97,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 91,964 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 91,964 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,076 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 82,076 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,309 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,444 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 43,444 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 30,689 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 23,729 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,955 miles

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

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

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 YVN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ55 YVN registered?

SJ55 YVN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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The MOT history for SJ55 YVN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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