2007 Ford Focus C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · SL07 KKN

The 2007 Ford Focus C-MAX currently holds no valid MOT certificate. The most recent test, conducted on 7 April 2026 at 139,760 miles, resulted in a failure despite the record showing no defects listed. This discrepancy is unusual and warrants clarification from the seller or a direct check against the DVSA database. The maintenance trend over the preceding two years appears broadly stable, with the vehicle passing cleanly in April 2024 at 128,568 miles and again in April 2025 at 134,197 miles, both times with zero advisories or failures. The pattern of a failed test immediately followed by a pass on the same or near-identical mileage in both 2024 and 2025 suggests the car was retested shortly after rectifying whatever caused the initial failure, which is a reasonable sign of responsive ownership. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a vehicle of this age. Between the April 2024 pass at 128,568 miles and the April 2025 pass at 134,197 miles, the car covered 5,629 miles in twelve months. The jump to 139,760 miles by April 2026 represents 5,563 miles over the following year, confirming a steady annual rate of roughly 5,500 to 5,600 miles. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in accumulation that would suggest long periods of disuse or clocking concerns. The record is sparse but clean, with no recurring mechanical or structural defects documented across any of the five tests listed. Despite the absence of flagged defects in the history, the April 2026 failure demands attention. A buyer should verify the exact reason for the failure directly with the testing station, as the absence of recorded defects in the data is inconsistent with a fail outcome. A physical inspection should focus on common weak points for this generation Focus C-MAX: rear suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, brake calipers for binding, and the underside for corrosion, particularly around the sills, subframe mounts, and exhaust mounting points. The exhaust system and DPF, if fitted, should be checked for condition given the vehicle's age and mileage. Tyre condition and tread depth should be examined, along with the operation of all lights, wipers, and washers, as these are frequent fail items that may not always appear clearly in summary data. The steering rack and tracking should be assessed for play, and a road test will reveal any gearbox whine or clutch slip not captured in a static MOT. Given the clean pass history prior to the current failure, the underlying mechanical condition is likely sound, but the outstanding fail must be resolved and documented before the vehicle is considered roadworthy.