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MW56 XJB

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,000 mi
Last recorded125,000 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW56 XJB
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 125,000 miles

plastic sill covers fitted making sill examination impossible

Pass 18 Nov 2024 123,904 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2023 122,603 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 118,933 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 118,928 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 110,400 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 110,397 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))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 103,242 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 96,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On legal limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 82,172 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 68,503 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 56,490 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 56,380 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 53,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front fog lamps not working

Pass 29 May 2013 53,544 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front fog lamps not working

Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,592 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,489 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 38,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 28,329 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 28,327 miles

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

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

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

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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MW56 XJB is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJB, 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 XJB is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 February 2007.

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