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LA56 ERU

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,766 mi
Last recorded139,766 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 ERU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 139,766 miles

bonnet catch faulty but opened and closed securely for test

corrosion to rear sills

Fail 28 Oct 2024 139,741 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated latch not operating (3.1 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil level (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 129,457 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 129,457 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 120,758 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 120,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 110,623 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 110,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 99,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 92,767 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 92,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2018 88,020 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre and rear exhaust boxes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,839 miles

Both front head lamps corroded

Exhaust box corroded

Both front arm (rear bushes) slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,945 miles

Both front headlamps are slightly deteriorated

Both rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Outer skin of rear section of exhaust has corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2015 67,259 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 60,627 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 60,627 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 52,979 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 47,429 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,640 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 28,427 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)

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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LA56 ERU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 LA56 ERU, 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 LA56 ERU registered?

LA56 ERU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 January 2007.

Is LA56 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 ERU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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