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RF56 CEX

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,092 mi
Last recorded153,092 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 CEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 153,092 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers smeary

Fail 3 May 2019 153,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers smeary

Pass 16 Mar 2018 146,854 miles

Exhaust system and brackets corroding.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing on inner edges quite badly and low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Slight engine oil and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 16 Mar 2018 146,854 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both rear anti roll bar link arms (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system and brackets corroding.

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing on inner edges quite badly and low on tread (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Slight engine oil and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 16 Mar 2017 125,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front number plate damaged

nearside front driveshaft oil seal weeping.

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2017 125,455 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front number plate damaged

nearside front driveshaft oil seal weeping.

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 104,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 104,699 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 85,398 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

rear footbrake application slightly uneven

Fail 11 Mar 2015 85,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

rear footbrake application slightly uneven

Pass 18 Mar 2014 66,971 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 66,971 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,984 miles

Front and rear brake pads fetting low.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,574 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 43,946 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2010 36,339 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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RF56 CEX is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF56 CEX, 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 RF56 CEX registered?

RF56 CEX is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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