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SJ07 UKW

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,652 mi
Last recorded121,652 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 UKW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2025 121,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top Mount Broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch / Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch / Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front and rear sub frames / suspension arms are corroded

This vehicles underside has areas of advanced corrosion

Pass 18 May 2023 120,925 miles

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

Metal brake pipes have areas of slight corrosion

Nearside Front Wing bottom / outer sill are very corroded but not in a prescribed area

Rear Sub frame / Suspension arms are corroded

Fail 12 May 2023 120,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Metal brake pipes have areas of slight corrosion

Nearside Front Wing bottom / outer sill are very corroded but not in a prescribed area

Rear Sub frame / Suspension arms are corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2022 116,939 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 113,008 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 113,005 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 108,467 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 107,718 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 101,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 101,616 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 94,333 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 94,248 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 87,633 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 82,157 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 82,157 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 77,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,872 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,900 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 65,894 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,112 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 49,987 miles

both n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs slightly worn/ lipped

Pass 2 Feb 2010 42,841 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 UKW is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UKW, 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 SJ07 UKW registered?

SJ07 UKW is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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