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MW56 GDO

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,092 mi
Last recorded133,092 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 GDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 133,092 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 117,455 miles

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

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

exhaust back box in poor condtion

Pass 19 Jan 2021 108,114 miles

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 104,926 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2020 104,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 100,984 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 97,343 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 97,332 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 93,219 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jan 2016 89,891 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 89,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 85,707 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 75,948 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 68,325 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 68,323 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 60,609 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,141 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 41,089 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 41,089 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s rear tyre 2-3 mm

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 GDO is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GDO, 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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MW56 GDO is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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