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BL56 RAU

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,007 mi
Last recorded132,007 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 RAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 132,007 miles

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS & UNDERBODY CORRODED..

Pass 25 Nov 2024 130,977 miles

EML ON

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVLY CORRODED

Fail 22 Nov 2024 130,971 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

EML ON

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVLY CORRODED

Pass 30 Nov 2023 129,651 miles

corrosion present to front and rear suspension components

slight movement in offside track rod end balljoint

Pass 23 Nov 2022 128,133 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE INNER WALL PERISHED/CRACKING ...

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED ..........

Pass 26 Nov 2021 125,993 miles

Offside Front wishbone back bush ............

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres ........... (5.2.3 (e))

both wiper blades ..........

suspension components corroded .............

Pass 27 Nov 2020 124,487 miles

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED ..........

Fail 25 Nov 2020 124,481 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED ..........

Pass 18 Nov 2019 122,729 miles

HANDBRAKES MET MIN REQUIREMENTS ........16%

Pass 19 Nov 2018 119,997 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 117,485 miles

Front poor headlight image

Pass 5 Dec 2016 114,605 miles

both front headlight lens....

Pass 10 Dec 2015 89,279 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 89,278 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,616 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 77,415 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 73,055 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,216 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 65,216 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 56,455 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,593 miles

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

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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BL56 RAU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BL56 RAU, 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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BL56 RAU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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