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SK55 HJY

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,152 mi
Last recorded141,152 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 HJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2025 141,152 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both drop inks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached both swing arms (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 137,099 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 130,804 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 124,686 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 117,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 112,709 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 105,373 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 105,373 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 95,728 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 95,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 90,288 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 90,288 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,191 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 74,060 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 74,060 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 64,441 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 64,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 55,304 miles

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

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)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 55,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,865 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 47,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 42,775 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 36,733 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,562 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 25,523 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED CHILD SEAT FITTED

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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SK55 HJY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SK55 HJY, 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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SK55 HJY is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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