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BV07 VLM

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,129 mi
Last recorded113,129 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 VLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 113,129 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 105,292 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 105,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 98,275 miles

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective flexi exhaust pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 98,274 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function shock seal leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective flexi exhaust pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 92,614 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 81,995 miles

both headlamp covers deteriorated causing poor beam image

engine oil level below minimum

Fail 28 Feb 2018 81,870 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken away (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rubber cover swollen and split (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rubber cover swollen and split (3.6.B.4e)

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

both headlamp covers deteriorated causing poor beam image

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 9 Feb 2017 73,690 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Fail 9 Feb 2017 73,690 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges.

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,001 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 65,001 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,448 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 56,448 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 47,138 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,661 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 32,805 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,805 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,273 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 16,533 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 VLM is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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