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RA56 VFW

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,589 mi
Last recorded134,589 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 VFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 134,589 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 129,229 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 124,058 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 123,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 111,436 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 104,485 miles

Both front headlight lenses deteriorated and only just allow correct beam image to be projected

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Offside front seat belt buckle slow to return to correct position

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

Steering makes a knocking noise during lock to lock check

Fail 25 May 2018 104,279 miles

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

Both front headlight lenses deteriorated and only just allow correct beam image to be projected

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

General underbody corrosion

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

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

No centre rear seat/belt buckle fitted at time of test

No offside rear seat/belt buckle fitted at time of test

Offside front seat belt buckle slow to return to correct position

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

Steering makes a knocking noise during lock to lock check

Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,698 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 96,698 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 80,021 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre age cracked and split on outer sidewall

Fail 30 Apr 2015 80,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre has age related cracks and a cut in the outer side wall but not exposing cords

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

sills covered

slight damage to nsr tyre wall

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,868 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

exhaust corroded

front wipers smearing

Fail 29 Jun 2012 53,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

damage to n/s/f tyre outer side wall

exhaust corroded

front wipers smearing

o/s/r tyre wearing low close to limit

Pass 23 Jun 2011 42,556 miles

front wipers poor

advance unbonding to both front lower arm inner bushes just passed at time of test needs attention asap

exhaust corroded

n/s/f headlight aim on upper limit

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Jun 2011 42,556 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advance unbonding to both front lower arm inner bushes just passed at time of test needs attention asap

exhaust corroded

front wipers poor

n/s/f headlight aim on upper limit

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2010 30,216 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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RA56 VFW is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RA56 VFW, 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 RA56 VFW registered?

RA56 VFW is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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