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AP56 FBY

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

83,915 mi
Last recorded83,915 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP56 FBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 83,915 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 83,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone, rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone, rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 78,313 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 67,999 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 66,734 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 63,935 miles

Offside Front door mirror damaged and repaired with tape

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 12 Nov 2019 65,258 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure support corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn inside tread surface area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front door mirror damaged and repaired with tape

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2018 62,604 miles

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 57,657 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 57,657 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 51,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front door mirror cover missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 51,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front door mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 47,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus slightly distorted on tread surface (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 11 Nov 2015 47,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus slightly distorted on tread surface (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 5 Nov 2014 43,006 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 38,970 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 34,581 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 28,630 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 20,880 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 20,876 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 12,188 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2009 12,188 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AP56 FBY is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 AP56 FBY, 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 AP56 FBY registered?

AP56 FBY is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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