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EF56 VXU

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,054 mi
Last recorded105,054 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 VXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 105,054 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 105,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 102,261 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 98,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 95,417 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 95,416 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 91,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 91,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 85,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 85,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,132 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 71,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 64,390 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 63,435 miles

Both front indicator bulbs slightly disscoloured

Both headlights foggy

Pass 15 Apr 2016 57,743 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 51,196 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,948 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 36,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Feb 2012 31,818 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 31,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,510 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 18,510 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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EF56 VXU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EF56 VXU, 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 EF56 VXU registered?

EF56 VXU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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