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SE56 BZY

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

145,009 mi
Last recorded145,009 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE56 BZY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 145,009 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 145,009 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 139,483 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 139,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 133,002 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 133,002 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 127,090 miles

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 127,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heat sheaild lose

Pass 21 Mar 2019 116,553 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatsheilds lose

Fail 20 Mar 2019 116,553 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear arm bnushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heatsheilds lose

Pass 2 Mar 2018 102,365 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 102,365 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 89,854 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 71,778 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 71,542 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,161 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 61,161 miles

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

nearside front tyre as cuts to inner tyre wall

Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,035 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 60,034 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 57,722 miles

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

exhaust system surface corrosion

front and rear subframes surface corrosion

gearbox damp with oil

Fail 1 Jul 2013 57,722 miles

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

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

exhaust system surface corrosion

front and rear subframes surface corrosion

gearbox damp with oil

Pass 30 Jul 2012 52,408 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

gearbox damp with oil

Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,968 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gearbox damp with oil

Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,069 miles

front brake inbalance

surface rust on brake discs where car has been standing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 32,215 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 32,215 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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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SE56 BZY is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 SE56 BZY, 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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SE56 BZY is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 February 2007.

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