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SM56 XFO

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,409 mi
Last recorded114,409 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 XFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 114,409 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 108,726 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 108,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 102,739 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 102,075 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 96,538 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 92,803 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 92,803 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 89,372 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 89,372 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 82,575 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 77,707 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 73,121 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,883 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,619 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 61,619 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 61,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 57,901 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,662 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 44,662 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All rear brake pads worn.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 34,113 miles

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

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

advise exhaust hangers corroded

advise front exhaust flexis starting to deterate

no spare in vehcile

Pass 18 Oct 2011 27,321 miles

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

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

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

advise no spare wheel in vehcile

advise o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,637 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

dampness around power steering rack

lid missing from power steering fluid bottle

Fail 20 Oct 2010 21,637 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

dampness around power steering rack

lid missing from power steering fluid bottle

Pass 1 Feb 2010 17,692 miles

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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SM56 XFO is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SM56 XFO, 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 SM56 XFO registered?

SM56 XFO is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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