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GL56 UVV

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,803 mi
Last recorded83,803 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 UVV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 83,803 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 17 Oct 2025 83,803 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 23 Oct 2024 81,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn uneven (stepped)

Offside Rear tyre tread worn uneven (stepped)

Fail 23 Oct 2024 81,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn uneven (stepped)

Offside Rear tyre tread worn uneven (stepped)

Pass 12 Oct 2023 78,795 miles

both rear tyres tread worn uneven (stepped)

Fail 11 Oct 2023 78,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyres tread worn uneven (stepped)

Pass 17 Oct 2022 75,855 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,494 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 72,494 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 70,174 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 70,174 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 24 Oct 2019 67,698 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 67,698 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 58,804 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 52,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 46,688 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 40,372 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 34,314 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 28,322 miles

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 20 Oct 2012 22,185 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 16,572 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 13,094 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 13,094 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 8,888 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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GL56 UVV is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc 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 GL56 UVV, 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 UVV registered?

GL56 UVV is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 January 2007.

Is GL56 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 UVV 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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