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SY05 XXN

2005 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,406 mi
Last recorded116,406 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus C-max73,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY05 XXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 116,406 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 116,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense frosted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense frosted (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 110,252 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 110,252 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front rear suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 101,857 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 101,857 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 94,051 miles

ns/osr shocker dust covers insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2016 94,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

ns/osr shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2015 88,258 miles

ns/osr shocker dust covers insecure osr brake back plate corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 81,521 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 67,353 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 53,624 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)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 53,624 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,074 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 35,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

air con leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2010 29,238 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 19,785 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,892 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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SY05 XXN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SY05 XXN, 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 SY05 XXN registered?

SY05 XXN is a 2005 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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