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BJ07 RCU

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,269 mi
Last recorded143,269 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 RCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 143,269 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 140,477 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 137,998 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 137,997 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 135,635 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 132,284 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear exhaust bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Heat shield lose

Fail 9 Oct 2021 132,284 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear exhaust bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Heat shield lose

Pass 27 Oct 2020 127,889 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 127,859 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 117,380 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 110,606 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 110,576 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 103,184 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 96,110 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 88,303 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 80,168 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 80,167 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 65,622 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,254 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,342 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 11,320 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 10,923 miles

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

Uneven front tyre wear inner edge.

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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BJ07 RCU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2007 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 69,994 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 BJ07 RCU, 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 19 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ07 RCU registered?

BJ07 RCU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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The MOT history for BJ07 RCU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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