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EK07 SHV

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,071 mi
Last recorded114,071 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 SHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc
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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2020 114,071 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2019 107,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at joiner (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 107,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at joiner (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,956 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 98,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s & n/s (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,928 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 86,914 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s & n/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2016 77,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 69,800 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,365 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,219 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 67,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 67,060 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust emmits dense white smoke.

near side front headlamp beam dip-beam image weak.

Pass 25 Apr 2013 62,925 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

play in both sides front suspenssion arm rear bushes

Fail 24 Apr 2013 62,864 miles

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

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

imbalance on rear brakes

play in both sides front suspenssion arm rear bushes

Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,429 miles

imbalance on front brakes at 24%

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,674 miles

rear brake pads getting low legal when tested

Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,303 miles

all four tyres wworn on legal limit

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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EK07 SHV is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EK07 SHV, 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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EK07 SHV is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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