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OE56 XHG

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,222 mi
Last recorded124,222 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 XHG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2022 124,222 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 118,357 miles

Exhaust emissions - intermittently smokes during acceleration

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 118,357 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions - intermittently smokes during acceleration

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 114,975 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 114,974 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 110,185 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 110,185 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 103,676 miles

Both front tyres worn low

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 103,676 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn low

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 95,951 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 95,951 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,766 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,654 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 79,576 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 79,576 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 70,764 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 51,938 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 46,123 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 43,613 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,699 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
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OE56 XHG is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XHG, 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 XHG registered?

OE56 XHG is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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