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LS56 FKB

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

146,111 mi
Last recorded146,111 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 FKB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 146,111 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 146,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 135,958 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 125,166 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 125,163 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 115,914 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 115,914 miles

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))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 105,993 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 97,672 miles

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 17 Sep 2019 89,156 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 78,083 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside front drive shaft seal leaking slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,975 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 69,864 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Lower arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 59,925 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 56,968 miles

Both rear tyres perished and starting to split.

Offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 51,381 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 51,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 9 Jan 2014 45,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 45,350 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 38,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jan 2013 38,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 32,997 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 11 Jan 2011 24,805 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 18,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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LS56 FKB 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 LS56 FKB, 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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What year was LS56 FKB registered?

LS56 FKB is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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