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BV07 VHY

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,390 mi
Last recorded122,390 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 VHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 122,390 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 116,500 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 111,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 21 Mar 2020 104,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

no reverse lights

Fail 21 Mar 2020 104,945 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no headlight beam image from front headlights (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres close to legal limit and perished (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level on minimum

no reverse lights

Pass 18 Mar 2019 99,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 91,710 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 91,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 82,594 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 82,592 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,160 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 73,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine light on

Fail 3 Mar 2015 65,475 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on edges (2mm)

o/s/r tyre becoming worn (3mm)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,475 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on edges (2mm)

o/s/r tyre becoming worn (3mm)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,917 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 46,961 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 37,387 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 27,579 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)

Pass 6 May 2010 17,074 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 VHY is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

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

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