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GL56 BVR

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

96,347 mi
Last recorded96,347 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 BVR
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 96,347 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 93,268 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 90,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 90,739 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 87,656 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 83,624 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 79,926 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 77,109 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 71,381 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 65,629 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 60,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Jan 2016 53,907 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,747 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 41,926 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 35,868 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 30,084 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,605 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 18,889 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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GL56 BVR is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 GL56 BVR, 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 GL56 BVR registered?

GL56 BVR is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 12 January 2007.

Is GL56 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 BVR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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