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SM07 LVS

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

125,255 mi
Last recorded125,255 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 LVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2025 125,255 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant level below minimum

Front under engine cover loose

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened also mounting area and supports etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 122,898 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

parking brake has reserve travel

Pass 27 Nov 2023 119,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

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

centre exhaust heatshield damaged/loose

Fail 27 Nov 2023 119,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorating

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

centre exhaust heatshield damaged/loose

Pass 1 Dec 2022 113,192 miles

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

general suspension corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2022 113,191 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

general suspension corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2021 105,807 miles

Front subframe/suspension area corroding

Rear subframe/suspension area corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2020 101,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 91,912 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2019 91,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 81,556 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

offside rear inner sill panel corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 81,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted

offside rear inner sill panel corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 72,225 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

Offside Rear sill panel corroded

Offside and Nearside Headlamp slightly misty

Offside and Nearside front lower wishbone corroded

Offside and Nearside front tyres worn inner and outer edge

Offside and Nearside rear wishbones corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertray Fitted

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 May 2017 72,210 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust heat shield not secure

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

Front subframe corroded

Offside Rear sill panel corroded

Offside and Nearside Headlamp slightly misty

Offside and Nearside front lower wishbone corroded

Offside and Nearside front tyres worn inner and outer edge

Offside and Nearside rear wishbones corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust mount broken but still secure

Undertray Fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 67,585 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 67,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 67,575 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,835 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 52,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,440 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,175 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 15,937 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 LVS is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SM07 LVS, 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 LVS is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 May 2007.

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