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AP07 VVU

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,544 mi
Last recorded170,544 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 VVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 170,544 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust box rusted and caseing loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 155,078 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

clutch juddering

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Jul 2019 145,916 miles

Clutch Juddering.

Fail 10 Jul 2019 145,914 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Clutch Juddering.

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

Pass 19 May 2018 137,031 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 124,974 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 124,974 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2016 113,331 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 113,331 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 95,935 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)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 95,935 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 78,660 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2014 78,660 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 65,077 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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 54,640 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 41,813 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 37,809 miles

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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AP07 VVU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel 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 AP07 VVU, 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 AP07 VVU registered?

AP07 VVU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 May 2007.

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