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SH56 AEL

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

48,165 mi
Last recorded48,165 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 AEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 48,165 miles

Front Subframe corroded, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded, but not seriously weakened

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 47,755 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspensions arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

water pump weeping

Pass 6 Dec 2023 46,990 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 46,137 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 45,178 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all steering components corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2020 44,184 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 43,072 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 40,633 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 38,685 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 36,344 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 34,801 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 33,043 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 31,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 29,186 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,543 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 23,206 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 19,790 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 19,509 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 19,509 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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SH56 AEL is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 SH56 AEL, 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 SH56 AEL registered?

SH56 AEL is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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