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FH07 VZV

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,472 mi
Last recorded97,472 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 VZV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 97,472 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 92,587 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 92,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 88,210 miles

Both front headlamp lenses are deteriorated, close to masking beam patterns

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi section is broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 88,209 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Both front headlamp lenses are deteriorated, close to masking beam patterns

Coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front metal hanger broken and rear metal hanger broken, system currently supported by one remaining mount (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi section is broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

No oil reading on dipstick prior to test

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 74,348 miles

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are slightly deteriorated

Centre exhaust heat shield is loose

Front exhaust metal hanger/s broken

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen is cracked, but not within swept area

Fail 4 Dec 2018 74,316 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are slightly deteriorated

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Centre exhaust heat shield is loose

Front exhaust metal hanger/s broken

Fuel gauge reading empty

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen is cracked, but not within swept area

Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and cut on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 60,463 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and cut on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 48,839 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 48,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 33,591 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 30,614 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 30,614 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 26,809 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 23,066 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 18,928 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 18,928 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 14,706 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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FH07 VZV is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FH07 VZV, 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 FH07 VZV registered?

FH07 VZV is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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