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VE56 HUP

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,260 mi
Last recorded130,260 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 HUP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 130,260 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 130,108 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 125,670 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 117,277 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 117,277 miles

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

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 107,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 90,347 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 May 2017 90,303 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,543 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,242 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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 65,870 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,882 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,743 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 40,018 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 34,260 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 32,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,350 miles

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

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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VE56 HUP is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VE56 HUP, 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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VE56 HUP is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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