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VK07 DME

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,857 mi
Last recorded168,857 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 DME
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 168,857 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 161,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split / breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield not secured

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Dec 2022 147,444 miles

Drivebelt noise/squeak

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

steering heavy operation

Pass 8 Dec 2021 134,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess determination bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 127,205 miles

Front wiper blades slight deterioration

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front engine mount slight deterioration

Offside Front washer jet misalignment

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

stickers Nearside windscreen for motorway passes

Pass 3 Jan 2020 118,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

motorway/permit nearside windscreen

Fail 3 Jan 2020 118,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper lever not releasing in incorrect postion (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

motorway/permit nearside windscreen

oil level just on dipstick

Pass 3 Jan 2019 107,986 miles

handbrake lever travel high

o/s handbrake performance lower than n/s- rec attention

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2017 96,312 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken- system secure

small lumps in n/s/r and o/s/f tyres- maufacturing marks?

Fail 18 Dec 2017 96,312 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger broken- system secure

small lumps in n/s/r and o/s/f tyres- maufacturing marks?

Pass 23 Dec 2016 88,089 miles

headlamp beam images dull

rear exhaust hanger broken

screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 23 Dec 2016 88,089 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

headlamp beam images dull

rear exhaust hanger broken

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 78,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 69,233 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 69,233 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2014 60,705 miles

n/s/r tyre tread 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,442 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 40,507 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 15 Feb 2011 31,498 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 24,011 miles

Nearside 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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VK07 DME is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VK07 DME, 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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VK07 DME is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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