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SB07 LYX

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,044 mi
Last recorded128,044 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 LYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 128,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 122,293 miles

suspension parts rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2019 104,255 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded eg subframes, coil springs, arms etc

front part of exhaust deteriorated

front tyres worn inner edge

rear sills corroded, covers fitted

slight corrosion on inside of front brake discs

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

Fail 8 Jul 2019 104,255 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded eg subframes, coil springs, arms etc

front part of exhaust deteriorated

front tyres worn inner edge

rear sills corroded, covers fitted

slight corrosion on inside of front brake discs

slight wear in rear suspension bushes

Pass 25 Jun 2018 101,283 miles

Coil spring corroded all slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexible pipe weak(part of manifold)

underside & suspension components corroded sloghtly

Pass 17 Jul 2017 97,914 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 97,914 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,168 miles

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

Front both coil spring corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 85,168 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front both coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on sidewall

req front tracking checked

Pass 5 Aug 2015 72,271 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 72,271 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported downpipe bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 58,996 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 58,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 47,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 47,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,195 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,215 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 23,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,572 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 11,378 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 11,377 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
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SB07 LYX is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SB07 LYX, 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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SB07 LYX is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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