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HG56 YBC

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,055 mi
Last recorded98,055 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 YBC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 98,055 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 92,709 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 87,276 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 81,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 76,353 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 69,315 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 67,006 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 67,006 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,129 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 56,605 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 56,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 51,943 miles

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

Offside Front tyre getting low

Oil leak ()

both front lower wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

both headlamp beam patterns weak - headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2015 47,229 miles

front wishbone rear bushes breaking up

Pass 5 Dec 2014 43,489 miles

front wishbone rear bushes breaking up

Pass 12 Dec 2013 39,811 miles

front wishbone rear bushes breaking up

Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,633 miles

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both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2011 28,754 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 28,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 21,418 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 15,443 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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HG56 YBC is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HG56 YBC, 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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HG56 YBC is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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