MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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 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))
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))
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))
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/r16 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2055516 (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust clamp broken off on flex section
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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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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