CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA07 VLJ

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,434 mi
Last recorded176,434 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 VLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 176,434 miles

Front tyres scrubbed out on inner edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded/holed and blowing slightly

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

headlight lenses frosting

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones - inner rear bushes debonding/splitting

poor headlight beam images

Fail 5 Jan 2021 176,424 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front tyres scrubbed out on inner edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded/holed and blowing slightly

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

headlight lenses frosting

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbones - inner rear bushes debonding/splitting

poor headlight beam images

Pass 24 Jun 2019 163,702 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

poor headlight beam images

Fail 24 Jun 2019 163,702 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged around lettering (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate insecure damage around mounting screws (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

poor headlight beam images

Pass 7 Jul 2018 153,059 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread lower edge of number plate cracked. (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective most rear exhaust bracket broken away, exhaust system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 143,956 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 133,240 miles

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Jul 2015 124,906 miles

both headlamp lenses are heavily scored and beam pattern is only just visible

Pass 14 Jul 2014 115,269 miles

Headlamp beam hazy, lenses deteriorating

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 18 Jul 2013 105,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 95,807 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 84,495 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 76,334 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 710,132 miles

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)

Oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2010 710,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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)

Oil leak

under trays fitted

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA07 VLJ is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA07 VLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA07 VLJ?

You can check the full history of EA07 VLJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA07 VLJ registered?

EA07 VLJ is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 6 April 2007.

Is EA07 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA07 VLJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA07 VLJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA07 VLJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.