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VE56 HWC

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

177,715 mi
Last recorded177,715 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 HWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 177,715 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount bearing slightly rough

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2026 177,710 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front top mount bearing slightly rough

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 169,777 miles

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

Nearside Front top mount bearing slightly stiff

Nearside Front wing corroede

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 169,514 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective can not be opened (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front top mount bearing slightly stiff

Nearside Front wing corroede

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (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 25 Sep 2024 162,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 162,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower wing starting to corrode

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

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

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

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

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

add 1.5 ltrs engine oil

Pass 15 Sep 2023 153,487 miles

exhaust silencer outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 16 Aug 2022 146,343 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside rear &offside rear brake hose protective sheaths deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front & nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated but no leakage of gases

Fail 5 Aug 2022 146,343 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside & offside (4.1.5 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside rear &offside rear brake hose protective sheaths deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside & offside headlamp test pattern not visible (4.1.2 (c))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front & nearside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated but no leakage of gases

Pass 4 Aug 2021 136,597 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hose sheaths deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose but still functional

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated but no leakage detected

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn down to the treadwear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 136,597 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside & offside test pattern barely visible (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hose sheaths deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield loose but still functional

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated but no leakage detected

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn down to the treadwear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 130,881 miles

exshaust secondary covering corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 127,977 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 124,705 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 117,636 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 117,604 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 116,297 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 112,498 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 112,498 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 105,667 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 89,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 73,623 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 73,453 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 60,214 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge / sidewalls cracked

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge / sidewalls cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2011 46,511 miles

Centre console is loose

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear sill is slighhtly damaged

Oil level is overfull

Pass 12 Feb 2011 46,511 miles

Centre console is loose

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

Offside rear sill is slighhtly damaged

Oil level is overfull

Pass 14 Feb 2010 31,251 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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VE56 HWC is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VE56 HWC, 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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VE56 HWC is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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