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YB56 BAU

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,300 mi
Last recorded151,300 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 BAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 151,300 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 150,357 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH POOR CONDITION/HEAVY PLAY

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 150,357 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

NEARSIDE REAR TRAILING ARM BUSH POOR CONDITION/HEAVY PLAY

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 136,722 miles

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT BALL JOINT

Fail 1 Sep 2017 136,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGE/SHOULDER

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE FRONT BALL JOINT

Fail 4 Aug 2017 135,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced & no pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced & no pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre bald on the inner shoulder close to the base cord

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting do de bond (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust back box deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emission readings high ( smoky )

Pass 4 Aug 2016 133,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 133,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Centre Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 121,166 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 107,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres nearing limit(inner edges)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 89,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded

Front and rear tyres nearing limit

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,243 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2012 74,243 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 63,644 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 28 Sep 2010 46,652 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 46,491 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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YB56 BAU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YB56 BAU, 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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YB56 BAU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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