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LY56 CVC

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

203,605 mi
Last recorded203,605 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 CVC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 203,605 miles

Front Upper headlamp aims have hazy image

Nearside Front Outer sill section corroded

Nearside windscreen has chip

Rear exhaust hanger has temporary repair. centre to rear heat shields insecure.

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 203,101 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play slight niose on rotation (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper headlamp aims have hazy image

Nearside Front Outer sill section corroded

Nearside windscreen has chip

Rear exhaust hanger has temporary repair. centre to rear heat shields insecure.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 169,628 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heatsheild under vehicle insecure

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2018 168,789 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heatsheild under vehicle insecure

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2017 144,095 miles

bonnet release mechanism requires attention

o\s and n\s headlamp lenses tarnished

rear brakes require attention

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2017 144,004 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bonnet release mechanism requires attention

o\s and n\s headlamp lenses tarnished

rear brakes require attention

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 130,638 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 11,174 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2015 11,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2013 79,309 miles

slight stone chip in front screen

Fail 11 Nov 2013 79,309 miles

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear tyres near limit of 1/6mm slight cut in o/s rear side wall

slight stone chip in front screen

Pass 19 Nov 2012 57,342 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 57,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 38,800 miles

NS & OS Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2010 22,505 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 16,805 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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LY56 CVC is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LY56 CVC, 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 LY56 CVC registered?

LY56 CVC is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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