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PJ56 OLM

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,643 mi
Last recorded118,643 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 OLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 118,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2025 115,795 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 110,206 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 110,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 104,814 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 104,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge marked in yellow crayon (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 100,928 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 100,916 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 100,854 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 94,878 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 94,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 92,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 86,705 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 86,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 78,133 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 78,133 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 68,566 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 60,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-4mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 50,296 miles

Offside rear tyre worn and perrished.Replacement advised.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 42,491 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,391 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 32,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,918 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,603 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 24,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,082 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 22,963 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 22,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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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PJ56 OLM is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PJ56 OLM, 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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PJ56 OLM is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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