MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,934 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear mountings broken off (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint play in lower ball (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp glass slightly misted . (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn/ 1.4 mm centre tread band . 205/55/r16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint play in lower ball . (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect head lamp glass misted . (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre bulge in centre tread band . tyre miss shaped inner tread band . (4.1.D.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe deteriorated slight blow . (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn bald outer edger . (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush . (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted rear sub frame and suspension components corroded . (2.4.G.1)
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
slight corrosion to front sub frame
child seat fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
OS dip beam bulb blackened but output not seriously reduced
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
OS dip beam bulb blackened but output not seriously reduced
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
clutch pedal anti-slip missing
suggest tracking due to uneven wear to front tyres
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disks in poor condition
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disks in poor condition
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
brake pedal slightly spongy
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
brake pedal slightly spongy
How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?
Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SB56 XFC is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 XFC, 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 XFC is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 February 2007.
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