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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front top mount bearing slightly rough
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front top mount bearing slightly rough
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front top mount bearing slightly stiff
Nearside Front wing corroede
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective can not be opened (3.1 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front top mount bearing slightly stiff
Nearside Front wing corroede
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower wing starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower wing starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
add 1.5 ltrs engine oil
exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside rear &offside rear brake hose protective sheaths deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front & nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
rear silencer deteriorated but no leakage of gases
Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside & offside (4.1.5 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside rear &offside rear brake hose protective sheaths deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside headlamp test pattern not visible (4.1.2 (c))
Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front & nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
rear silencer deteriorated but no leakage of gases
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hose sheaths deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust heat shield loose but still functional
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear silencer deteriorated but no leakage detected
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn down to the treadwear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside & offside test pattern barely visible (4.1.2 (c))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hose sheaths deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust heat shield loose but still functional
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear silencer deteriorated but no leakage detected
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn down to the treadwear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
exshaust secondary covering corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower 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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge / sidewalls cracked
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge / sidewalls cracked
Centre console is loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear sill is slighhtly damaged
Oil level is overfull
Centre console is loose
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear sill is slighhtly damaged
Oil level is overfull
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VE56 HWC is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 VE56 HWC, 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 HWC is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2007.
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