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SJ07 TCU

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,745 mi
Last recorded158,745 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 TCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 158,745 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 158,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt undone (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 151,167 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 151,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 143,971 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 127,932 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 111,201 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 111,201 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 96,368 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 96,368 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)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,696 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 92,696 miles

Fuel system component leaking INJECTORS LEAKING (7.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 81,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,942 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 60,527 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,169 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 45,417 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 33,711 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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SJ07 TCU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SJ07 TCU, 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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SJ07 TCU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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