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EF57 VNH

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,439 mi
Last recorded121,439 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 VNH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 121,439 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 121,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 113,271 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 113,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 103,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

non standard fuel cap fitted

part sill covers fitted

Fail 25 May 2023 103,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

non standard fuel cap fitted

part sill covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2022 97,480 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 94,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 93,930 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 92,094 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 89,634 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 86,631 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 86,625 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2016 79,756 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear spec bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

temporary fuel cap fitted

wind screen stone chips

Pass 10 Jan 2015 70,627 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)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 61,699 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s rear tyre wearing uneven on inner tread

o/s outer sill damaged

rear bumper missing

Pass 11 Jan 2013 52,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all four brake discs worn

o/s outer sill and tailgate damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2013 52,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all four brake discs worn

o/s outer sill and tailgate damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2012 32,718 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Jan 2011 22,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 22,982 miles

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

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

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EF57 VNH is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF57 VNH, 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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EF57 VNH is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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