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VE56 ZCZ

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,551 mi
Last recorded175,551 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 ZCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 175,551 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 175,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 164,925 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 164,906 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 157,941 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 150,226 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 150,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 138,238 miles

rear shocks weak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 138,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear shocks weak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 106,719 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 106,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 82,283 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,974 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,356 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 40,952 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 33,134 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 24,034 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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VE56 ZCZ is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE56 ZCZ, 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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What year was VE56 ZCZ registered?

VE56 ZCZ is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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