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NH56 AEM

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,933 mi
Last recorded131,933 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH56 AEM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 131,933 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Revers light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion around both front wheel arches

Fail 9 Jan 2025 131,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre Depth (3mm) (195/65/15)

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre Depth (3mm) (195/65/15)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust Heat Shield Defective

Pass 5 Jan 2024 124,693 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 114,578 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 114,568 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 101,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 101,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 92,265 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 84,481 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,259 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 69,259 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,838 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres heavily worn smooth at inner edge close to cords

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 37,795 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 37,795 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 36,689 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 32,340 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 28,001 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 27,999 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 24,657 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 24,495 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 May 2012 21,255 miles

N/s/r tyre worn on outer edge. Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 13 May 2011 17,581 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2010 14,746 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 13,976 miles

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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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NH56 AEM is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NH56 AEM, 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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NH56 AEM is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 28 February 2007.

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