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SM54 JFJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,201 mi
Last recorded123,201 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 JFJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 123,201 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 123,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 115,752 miles

both headlamps in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2015 95,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jan 2014 71,096 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 50,224 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2012 31,723 miles

Damage on tailgate

Engine oil leak

Hubcaps fitted wheelretainers not checked

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 31,723 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Damage on tailgate

Engine oil leak

Hubcaps fitted wheelretainers not checked

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 28,516 miles

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 28,516 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

O/S/F tyre worn close to cord construction on inner edge [ tyre is ON legal limit ]

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Both rear tyres have cracks between tread

Pass 27 Jan 2010 25,537 miles

Both rear tyres cracked between tread and wearing out of shape

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Heavy lip on front brake discs

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

O/S/F tyre worn close to limit [ out of shape]

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Wiper blades smear

Pass 27 Jan 2009 22,704 miles

both front disc lipped

both front tyres starting to perish between treads

n/s/t tyre worn on edge

oil leaks

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 29 Jan 2008 18,954 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 18,522 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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SM54 JFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SM54 JFJ, 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 SM54 JFJ registered?

SM54 JFJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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