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LA56 ESU

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,234 mi
Last recorded129,234 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 ESU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 129,234 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 129,234 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 118,234 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 118,234 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 105,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 105,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 86,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2012 86,424 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2011 68,209 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 68,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 64,950 miles

Front brake pads low.

Slight play in nearside steering arm.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 64,950 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads low.

Slight play in nearside steering arm.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 55,097 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 54,826 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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LA56 ESU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ESU, 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 ESU registered?

LA56 ESU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 7 February 2007.

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