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VE56 ODV

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

121,185 mi
Last recorded121,185 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 ODV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 121,185 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre plus perished ()

Pass 4 Feb 2025 118,027 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 114,791 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 114,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 111,811 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 106,567 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 97,340 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 97,340 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 92,312 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Jan 2020 92,312 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on edges

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 85,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 85,259 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,041 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2018 77,041 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,501 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 62,238 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 62,238 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 55,813 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,813 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 49,996 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2013 45,035 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 40,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front hub cap missing

Fail 8 Feb 2012 40,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front hub cap missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 34,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2011 34,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,454 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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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VE56 ODV is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 ODV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE56 ODV registered?

VE56 ODV is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 3 January 2007.

Is VE56 ODV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 ODV shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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