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MV07 VAJ

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,616 mi
Last recorded99,616 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 VAJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 99,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2024 99,498 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 94,743 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 89,022 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 81,929 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 81,884 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 69,220 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 61,506 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 14 Nov 2018 61,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 3 Feb 2018 58,081 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 58,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 52,554 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 48,174 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 44,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,581 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 35,489 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 29,509 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 29,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,940 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 19,678 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 19,678 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MV07 VAJ is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV07 VAJ, 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 MV07 VAJ registered?

MV07 VAJ is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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