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SJ57 OFE

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,281 mi
Last recorded115,281 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 OFE
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 115,281 miles

Exhaust system loud on idle.

Nearside Front Drop link has slight play.

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drop link has slight play.

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 115,278 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm on canvas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm on wire (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Body not fully secure wing (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 109,430 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 19 Feb 2021 101,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 101,452 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 91,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 84,392 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 84,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 81,715 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 78,836 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 78,836 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,973 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 62,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

bkt broken rear exhaust tail pipe

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2013 49,372 miles

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

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

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,869 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 36,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 24,390 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,449 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 15,726 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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SJ57 OFE is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ57 OFE, 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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SJ57 OFE is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 4 October 2007.

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