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SO05 JUJ

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,146 mi
Last recorded111,146 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 JUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 111,146 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 111,146 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 100,860 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 100,454 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 80,673 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 80,665 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 72,269 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn **Borderline fail**

Nearside registration plate lamp dull

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link

Fail 27 Aug 2013 72,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn **Borderline fail**

Nearside registration plate lamp dull

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link

Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,777 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside rear tyre near limit.

Play in offside rear droplink.

Fail 27 Aug 2012 60,746 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine management light on.

Offside rear tyre near limit.

Play in offside rear droplink.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 49,576 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 43,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 37,384 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 30,844 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 30,844 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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SO05 JUJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO05 JUJ, 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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SO05 JUJ is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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