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YE56 VKV

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,228 mi
Last recorded66,228 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 VKV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 66,228 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 66,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 65,660 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2024 64,902 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 64,900 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 63,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside egde 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside egde 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 63,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering rack not properly attached nut from rack end to track rod end is loose (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside egde 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside egde 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 60,668 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Oil leak, but not excessive blowing out of gearbox dip stick (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 60,668 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive blowing out of gearbox dip stick (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 58,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 58,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 56,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 56,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 54,314 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 54,313 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,543 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox sump

Pass 20 Apr 2017 48,462 miles

Oil leak gearbox

Pass 12 Apr 2016 44,907 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 42,842 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,076 miles

Gearbox leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2013 37,583 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 34,189 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 16,724 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 16,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 3,013 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 2,255 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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YE56 VKV is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YE56 VKV, 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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YE56 VKV is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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