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AV56 VDC

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

114,888 mi
Last recorded114,888 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 VDC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 114,888 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 114,885 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear heat shield is insecure

Pass 16 May 2025 108,065 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi/pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (diff/seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 108,065 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi/pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (diff/seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 99,928 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 90,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear coil spring appears to be incorrectly seating in the lower arm.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 90,845 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted after bulb refitted correctly. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear coil spring appears to be incorrectly seating in the lower arm.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 82,619 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 82,537 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 75,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2021 75,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 67,406 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 59,402 miles

Coil spring corroded Lower coils heavily corroded, and sitting in channel full of debris. Unable to inspect lower coils for damage. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 3 items. 2 in Zone A.

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 45,356 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 42,696 miles

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 37,319 miles

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

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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2015 32,629 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 31,340 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 28,425 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 28,425 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 25,940 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 23,341 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 18,621 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 12,768 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 12,249 miles

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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AV56 VDC is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AV56 VDC, 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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AV56 VDC is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 February 2007.

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