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SL05 JZA

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,873 mi
Last recorded100,873 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 JZA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 100,873 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damage

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 100,871 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/o/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp damage

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 93,548 miles

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

under body and suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2020 93,546 miles

Exhaust system insecure front section brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 86,474 miles

under body and rear suspension has wide spread surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2019 86,473 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn hard (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides very close (5.2.3 (e))

under body and rear suspension has wide spread surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2018 78,779 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 78,778 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 70,797 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,997 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 62,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 55,192 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,311 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 47,311 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 37,429 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Aug 2012 32,773 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 28,054 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 22,733 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 22,733 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,386 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,417 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 13,970 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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SL05 JZA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SL05 JZA, 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 SL05 JZA registered?

SL05 JZA is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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