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YB56 FTX

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,791 mi
Last recorded76,791 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB56 FTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 76,791 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 75,432 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 73,948 miles

handbrake efforts only just met at 16% system may need adjustment or repair

Fail 27 Jan 2023 73,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

handbrake efforts only just met at 16% system may need adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Jan 2022 72,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

heat shield insecure

temp repair to rear exhaust hanger

Pass 23 Jan 2021 70,350 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front exhaust heat shield deteriorated/loose

offside rear reg light dull

Fail 16 Jan 2021 70,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front exhaust heat shield deteriorated/loose

offside rear reg light dull

Pass 23 Dec 2019 66,515 miles

Both front wipers

Both headlights misted

Both rear tyres have splits in the side walls

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 66,515 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal spongy (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Sat nav holder (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front wipers

Both headlights misted

Both rear tyres have splits in the side walls

Front and rear brake pads might need replacing befor next mot

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 58,127 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in the side wall

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 58,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low also cleaned head light (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in the side wall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low also cleaned head light (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 54,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing

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

rear suspension arms bushes perishing

Fail 15 Dec 2017 54,483 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing

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

rear suspension arms bushes perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2017 51,341 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 48,280 miles

Rear seat belts not tested(child seats fitted

all coil springs corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2015 44,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jan 2014 38,315 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 31,943 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 27,261 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 26,616 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 20,980 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 20,980 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 16,190 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 16,190 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YB56 FTX is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Silver 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 YB56 FTX, 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 YB56 FTX registered?

YB56 FTX is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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