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SP07 OWB

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,953 mi
Last recorded116,953 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 OWB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2024 116,953 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL INNER AND OUTER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL INNER AND OUTER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 112,067 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 108,787 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 106,030 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 106,030 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 104,559 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 102,058 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 99,078 miles

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Fail 26 Apr 2018 99,078 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

UNDER BODY COVER LOSE

Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,590 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 95,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 May 2016 92,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,913 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Noise detected at offside front wheel

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight bind at offside rear wheel

Fail 31 Mar 2016 91,913 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Noise detected at offside front wheel

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Slight bind at offside rear wheel

Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 79,611 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 67,292 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight noise detected at nearside front wheel

Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,292 miles

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

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

Slight noise detected at nearside front wheel

Pass 2 Apr 2013 55,968 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,875 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Feb 2011 31,896 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 20 Jan 2010 21,098 miles

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)

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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SP07 OWB is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SP07 OWB, 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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SP07 OWB is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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