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MJ56 HCL

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

53,789 mi
Last recorded53,789 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 HCL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 53,789 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 52,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 51,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge 225 45 r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 51,079 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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 inside edge 225 45 r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 49,554 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 47,069 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 3 Dec 2020 44,564 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 42,876 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 41,220 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 37,699 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 33,745 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 28,057 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 25,957 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 24,114 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 21,759 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 18,408 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 15,616 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 13,680 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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MJ56 HCL is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MJ56 HCL, 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 MJ56 HCL registered?

MJ56 HCL is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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