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OE56 SXG

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

161,281 mi
Last recorded161,281 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 SXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 161,281 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 161,274 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 15 Feb 2023 148,941 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 137,529 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 137,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 127,345 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 127,335 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 118,654 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 118,640 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 108,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 98,059 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 98,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 89,423 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 89,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 82,868 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 82,868 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 82,738 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seats fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 77,506 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mil(check)lamp intermittently on.

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 22 Jan 2014 72,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mil(check)lamp intermittently on.

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 62,925 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 52,290 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 52,229 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 42,758 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,754 miles

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

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

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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OE56 SXG is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 OE56 SXG, 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 OE56 SXG registered?

OE56 SXG is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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