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BV07 SVX

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,562 mi
Last recorded136,562 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 SVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2024 136,562 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2023 129,402 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 122,726 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 122,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 113,635 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 113,635 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 105,851 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 98,415 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 90,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 90,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 83,831 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,088 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 77,099 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 69,292 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 69,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

o/s/r tyre cracking

oil level low

Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,975 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 59,488 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 59,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 51,590 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 44,873 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 44,873 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,227 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 23,628 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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BV07 SVX is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BV07 SVX, 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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What year was BV07 SVX registered?

BV07 SVX is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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