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BL56 RHZ

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,060 mi
Last recorded70,060 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL56 RHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 70,060 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 70,060 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 67,766 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush ( both ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 67,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush ( both ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 65,111 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 62,539 miles

reversing lights not working

Fail 14 Jan 2022 62,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

reversing lights not working

Pass 7 Jan 2021 59,821 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 58,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 7 Jan 2020 58,391 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,622 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 57,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,863 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 53,535 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 53,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 49,537 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 45,024 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 40,497 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 35,865 miles

front tyres worn on edges approx 2mm

Pass 18 Jan 2012 31,544 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 31,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,252 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 25,313 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
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BL56 RHZ is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BL56 RHZ, 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 RHZ is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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