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KU56 MLX

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,849 mi
Last recorded98,849 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 MLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 98,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 98,849 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 90,184 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 82,975 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 74,838 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 66,262 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 66,262 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 63,117 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 63,117 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 51,786 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 51,782 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 37,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 28,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has age related perishing cracks in side wall of tyre

Offside Rear Tyre has age related perishing cracks in side wall of tyre

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 21,518 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 18,520 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 16,588 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 14,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 12,322 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 9,948 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 7,791 miles

front number plate deteriorating on bottom edge

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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KU56 MLX is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KU56 MLX, 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 KU56 MLX registered?

KU56 MLX is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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