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OIL 8496

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,212 mi
Last recorded136,212 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 8496
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 136,212 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 136,200 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 128,545 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 119,391 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 119,058 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 106,620 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 106,620 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 94,415 miles

Nearside Front tyre has no visible tread inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre has no visible tread inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 86,668 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,934 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 66,811 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 59,372 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 52,315 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,950 miles

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

offside rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2011 38,601 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 27,589 miles

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

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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OIL 8496 is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OIL 8496, 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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OIL 8496 is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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