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SJ07 WMZ

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,831 mi
Last recorded221,831 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 WMZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 221,831 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2024 219,186 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2024 219,186 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2023 215,498 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2023 215,498 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

oil leak

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 212,375 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 212,375 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking around injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 210,154 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion sills and arches

Fail 6 Jan 2021 210,154 miles

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

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion sills and arches

Pass 2 May 2019 206,335 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 May 2019 206,335 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing not checked (7.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2018 205,611 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 205,581 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir locking device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 201,718 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 201,718 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 198,087 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 193,618 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 193,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 189,723 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 180,262 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 167,500 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 167,500 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 136,414 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 102,978 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 102,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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 WMZ is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WMZ, 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 WMZ registered?

SJ07 WMZ is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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