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SH57 VXA

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,995 mi
Last recorded66,995 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 VXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 66,995 miles

Oil leak ()

steering rack damp

Fail 22 Sep 2016 66,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Oil leak ()

steering rack damp

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,456 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 61,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,192 miles

front rear discs worn 0/s n/s/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/f/r susp sub frames rusty/rear 0//s n/s tyres perished tread/wall/front 0/s n/s struts rusty/rack noisy monitor

Fail 1 Oct 2014 56,192 miles

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

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

front rear discs worn 0/s n/s/slight det f/r susp r/bushes/exhaust rusty/f/r susp sub frames rusty/rear 0//s n/s tyres perished tread/wall/front 0/s n/s struts rusty/rack noisy monitor

Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Oct 2013 50,065 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2012 41,515 miles

Tow bar/trailer socket inoperative for stop/fog lights

Fail 25 Oct 2012 41,240 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

tow bar not wired for fog or stop lamps

Pass 26 Oct 2011 30,893 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 21,951 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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SH57 VXA is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SH57 VXA, 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 SH57 VXA registered?

SH57 VXA is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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