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VE56 YZA

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,736 mi
Last recorded170,736 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 170,736 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 170,736 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 165,753 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 160,356 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 153,675 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 147,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 139,250 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both plastic outer lenses clouded. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 130,136 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 119,670 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 111,761 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 102,912 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 94,295 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 85,467 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 79,248 miles

Rear exhaust bracket

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 71,932 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 55,576 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 55,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

offside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,757 miles

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2011 42,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2010 31,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside sill edge damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2010 31,076 miles

nearside sill edge damaged

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 YZA is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VE56 YZA, 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 YZA is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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