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BJ07 YVN

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,936 mi
Last recorded104,936 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 YVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 104,936 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension system heavily corroded & rusty

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 104,884 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension system heavily corroded & rusty

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 98,253 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 98,253 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 91,164 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 91,164 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 86,541 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge 205 50r17

Pass 15 Aug 2020 81,758 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 76,819 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Custom made seat fitted ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 76,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No image output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Fronts x2 aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Custom made seat fitted ()

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 71,395 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wear on edges

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 66,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2017 66,033 miles

Driver's seat insecure frame fractured (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2016 60,090 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise n/s/f and the o/s/f head lamp lenses are starting to deteriorate

driver seat damage

Pass 15 Aug 2015 53,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise n/s/f and the o/s/f head lamp lenses are starting to deteriorate

advise the n/s/r tyre is worn on inner and outter edges

Fail 15 Aug 2015 53,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise n/s/f and the o/s/f head lamp lenses are starting to deteriorate

advise the n/s/r tyre is worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 26 Jul 2014 45,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

advise both n/s/f and o/s/f head lamp lenses are starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Aug 2013 37,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 30,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/front seat bracket broken

Pass 16 Jul 2011 22,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Jul 2011 22,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 15,929 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 YVN is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BJ07 YVN, 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.

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BJ07 YVN is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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