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BV07 SZG

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,096 mi
Last recorded131,096 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 SZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 131,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

general body under corrosion

Fail 19 Mar 2026 131,096 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

general body under corrosion

Pass 26 Mar 2025 122,595 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2024 116,297 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,764 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 97,093 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 87,032 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 85,501 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,047 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 79,460 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2017 75,510 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 70,913 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 67,919 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 59,510 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 49,619 miles

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)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,550 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 30,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 20,605 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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BV07 SZG is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BV07 SZG, 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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BV07 SZG is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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