2007 Ford Focus C-Max · 11,162 MOT tests
2007 Ford Focus C-Max reliability
2007 Ford Focus C-Maxs fail 47.2% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Focus C-Max years (11,162 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Focus C-Maxs: 48.7%)
- 47.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Focus C-Maxs: 48.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 103,670
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,162
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 10.4% of tests fail here (36% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Ford Focus C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27.2%
- Suspension19.7%
- Tyres10.4%
- Brakes9.7%
- Body, chassis and structure8.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 8.7%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Position lamp not working 5.67%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.43%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.97%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.76%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.76%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.72%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.89%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.67%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.3%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.91%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.48%)
Is a 2007 Ford Focus C-Max reliable?
2007 Ford Focus C-Maxs fail 47.2% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Focus C-Max years (11,162 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Ford Focus C-Max MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (8.7% of tests), position lamp not working (5.67% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.43% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Ford Focus C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2007 Ford Focus C-Max shows 103,670 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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