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FV56 URP

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,473 mi
Last recorded107,473 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 URP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 107,473 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2026 107,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 104,070 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 99,882 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 99,881 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective wount open (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 96,469 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 94,457 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 92,061 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 91,130 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 91,130 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 88,584 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 88,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2018 85,068 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 81,579 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 81,579 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 78,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 74,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,666 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 68,666 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,801 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Feb 2012 46,166 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,807 miles

Both front disc's corroding

rear nearside brake disc corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2009 40,300 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 40,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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FV56 URP is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FV56 URP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV56 URP registered?

FV56 URP is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is FV56 URP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV56 URP shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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