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LV56 VYB

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,222 mi
Last recorded147,222 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 VYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 147,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

silencer outer skin coming off but silencer not leaking

slight wear nearside steering arm inner joint

Fail 1 Apr 2015 147,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

silencer outer skin coming off but silencer not leaking

slight wear nearside steering arm inner joint

Pass 2 May 2012 110,436 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge,perished and has slight damage to outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn low

undertray fitted

Fail 2 May 2012 110,436 miles

offside rear tyre worn low

undertray fitted

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

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner edge,perished and has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,661 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 9 Jun 2011 98,661 miles

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,316 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

screen washer cap missing

Fail 19 Jan 2010 69,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

screen washer cap missing

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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LV56 VYB is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LV56 VYB, 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 LV56 VYB registered?

LV56 VYB is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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