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SM07 KSU

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,130 mi
Last recorded118,130 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 KSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 118,130 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs worn pitted and scored on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Front sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure Front engine undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various rear sections of chassis corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Various exhaust heat shield insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 118,120 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Head lamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam NSF dipped beam head lamp inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam OSF dipped beam head lamp inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm NSF tyre worn below legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm OSF tyre worn below legal limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs worn pitted and scored on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Front sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure Front engine undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various rear sections of chassis corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Various exhaust heat shield insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 112,565 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 112,022 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 109,861 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 107,777 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 106,569 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 106,564 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 90,893 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 90,893 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 83,257 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 83,257 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,293 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 74,293 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,089 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,704 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,956 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 50,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 37,809 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 7 Apr 2010 25,994 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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SM07 KSU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM07 KSU, 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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SM07 KSU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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