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GU07 BHL

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,062 mi
Last recorded98,062 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 BHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 98,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 98,062 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 94,810 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 94,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 87,617 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 83,742 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jul 2023 83,742 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jul 2022 80,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 80,137 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2021 77,615 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 75,796 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 73,461 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 69,815 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 69,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 68,539 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 63,674 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,759 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 56,158 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 52,054 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,436 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 44,364 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 40,899 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,899 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges

Fail 30 Mar 2010 36,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 36,975 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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GU07 BHL is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GU07 BHL, 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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GU07 BHL is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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