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GX56 EWT

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

141,268 mi
Last recorded141,268 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 EWT
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 141,268 miles

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 141,268 miles

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 139,111 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 134,262 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 129,614 miles

Coolant leak

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 124,333 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 117,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 111,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 105,047 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 98,880 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 96,548 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre side wall deteriorated/perished

oil around gear-box

rear bumper damaged

slight corrosion underside

wipers deteriorated

Fail 26 Jan 2018 96,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre run under inflated (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust system corroded

head-lights deteriorated

nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear tyre side wall deteriorated/perished

oil around gear-box

rear bumper damaged

slight corrosion underside

wipers deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2017 89,287 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre side wall deteriorated/perished

rear trailing arm bushes worn/deteriorated

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 1 Feb 2017 89,287 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion underside of car in places

exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre side wall deteriorated/perished

rear trailing arm bushes worn/deteriorated

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2016 81,884 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre side wall deteriorated/perished

rear suspension bushes worn

slight corrosion underside in places

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 3 Feb 2016 81,884 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre side wall deteriorated/perished

rear suspension bushes worn

slight corrosion underside in places

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Jan 2015 76,215 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coil springs corroded

damage to exterior of car in places

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,215 miles

coil springs corroded

damage to exterior of car in places

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2014 68,017 miles

brake discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded/deteriorated (poor condition)

front brake pads low

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2013 54,297 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 54,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 32,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 32,925 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,200 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 28,152 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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GX56 EWT is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GX56 EWT, 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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GX56 EWT is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 February 2007.

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