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BL56 VHU

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,649 mi
Last recorded130,649 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 VHU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 130,649 miles

Headlamp beam image poor

Fail 22 Jan 2020 130,649 miles

Headlamp beam image poor

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 119,048 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 118,737 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust front heat shield insecure.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 110,093 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 98,773 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on the inner face

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake pads worn low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 88,127 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bush's slightly split

Both front tyres void of tread on the inner tread area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 76,408 miles

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wipers smear slightly.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 65,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 52,233 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 44,092 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,521 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,345 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)

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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BL56 VHU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BL56 VHU, 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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BL56 VHU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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