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SJ56 NWV

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

123,590 mi
Last recorded123,590 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 NWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 123,590 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 122,114 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 122,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 119,801 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 119,789 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Dec 2022 119,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm that spring and drop link mount to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm that spring and drop link mount to (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2021 115,354 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 115,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 111,644 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 108,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe / cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front lens milky

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 108,862 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe / cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front lens milky

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 101,678 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 101,678 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 95,017 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 95,017 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/r16 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 89,527 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 89,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2055516 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2015 79,964 miles

Exhaust clamp broken off on flex section

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2015 79,937 miles

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

Exhaust clamp broken off on flex section

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 73,772 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2014 73,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Nov 2013 66,332 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2013 66,332 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 58,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 58,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,673 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 43,574 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 36,942 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 36,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SJ56 NWV is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 SJ56 NWV, 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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SJ56 NWV is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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