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WL56 LZC

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Orange Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,747 mi
Last recorded155,747 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 LZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 155,747 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamps deteriorating.

Pass 2 May 2025 153,107 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 150,087 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/pitted on inner braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 146,574 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 141,515 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 141,513 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Approx' 1.40 mm tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx' 2.00 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 133,552 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

both headlamps deteriorating.

Pass 6 May 2020 128,826 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight U.V. style discolouration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 128,826 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight U.V. style discolouration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 117,528 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 117,526 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear exhaust mounting detached.

Pass 4 May 2018 102,584 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 102,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust mounting detached.

Pass 4 May 2017 89,329 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 89,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,121 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 75,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All wipers judder

Pass 30 Apr 2015 61,299 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,163 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 40,471 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,361 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 33,359 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2010 20,631 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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WL56 LZC is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Orange with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WL56 LZC, 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 WL56 LZC registered?

WL56 LZC is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 23 February 2007.

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