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MW56 DVU

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,986 mi
Last recorded120,986 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 DVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 120,986 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 115,954 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 111,577 miles

rear exhaust mount poor condition metal brake pipes poor hand brake effort only just met requirements

Fail 13 Jul 2023 111,577 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust mount poor condition metal brake pipes poor hand brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 12 Mar 2022 107,177 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 95,851 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 93,773 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,989 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,455 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 84,110 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 80,304 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,441 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 61,705 miles

Cap missing off washer bottle

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Mar 2012 47,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 47,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 17,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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MW56 DVU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MW56 DVU, 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 MW56 DVU registered?

MW56 DVU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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