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SB56 NPE

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,760 mi
Last recorded119,760 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 NPE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 119,760 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 110,732 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 110,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2021 105,761 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 102,345 miles

front brake pads getting low

head light image dim

Pass 17 Jan 2019 94,043 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 94,043 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 90,099 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,988 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 85,988 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 80,106 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 80,106 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)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,554 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 74,554 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Oct 2013 65,609 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 65,609 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 54,469 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 54,469 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 45,162 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front discs worn and corroded

nearside rear road wheel slightly buckled

rear brake pads worn rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,160 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 18,294 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 18,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SB56 NPE is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SB56 NPE, 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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SB56 NPE is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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