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MJ56 XHB

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,712 mi
Last recorded103,712 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 XHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 103,712 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 103,711 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 96,073 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2023 92,345 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 87,184 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 87,013 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 79,923 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 79,923 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 76,217 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 76,217 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 68,224 miles

advise on front number plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 18 Dec 2018 68,224 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))

advise on front number plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2017 60,951 miles

advise on brake judder from rear brakes

advise on front brake pads low

advise on rear bushes in both front lower suspension arms deteriorated

Fail 12 Dec 2017 60,951 miles

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

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

advise on brake judder from rear brakes

advise on front brake pads low

advise on rear bushes in both front lower suspension arms deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2017 53,854 miles

advise on both front headlamps deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2017 53,854 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

advise on both front headlamps deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2016 46,963 miles

advise on both rear tyres perished

advise on front number plate deteriorated slightly

advise on n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Pass 5 Jan 2015 40,574 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 33,098 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 26,073 miles

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 3 Jan 2012 18,794 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Jan 2011 9,567 miles

Advise on n/s/f tyre close to legal limit of tread wear

Advise on o/s/f tyre close to legal limit of tread wear

Advise on rear number plate deteriorated

Advise on slight damage to front number plate

Pass 11 Dec 2009 2,380 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 XHB is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MJ56 XHB, 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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MJ56 XHB is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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