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AJ57 SYW

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,468 mi
Last recorded118,468 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 SYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 118,468 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 112,413 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 103,003 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 89,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

O/S/F TYRE DAMAGED [RUN FLAT]

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 89,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

O/S/F TYRE DAMAGED [RUN FLAT]

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 83,019 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 83,019 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 82,871 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Tail gate will not open (6.2.3 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Handbrake lever button cover missing

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 76,148 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine, oil filter area poss splill ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyres; Both slightly worn to insides

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective **Advise Att** (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyres; Both slightly worn to insides

Fail 14 Dec 2020 76,140 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gator insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine, oil filter area poss splill ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyres; Both slightly worn to insides

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective **Advise Att** (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyres; Both slightly worn to insides

Pass 8 Oct 2019 68,487 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 62,041 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 55,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 50,078 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 43,500 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 35,866 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 29,152 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 23,320 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 23,320 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 16,985 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 10,339 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre bald on inside

offside front tyre bald on inside

Fail 20 Oct 2010 10,339 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre bald on inside

offside front tyre bald on inside

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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AJ57 SYW is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ57 SYW, 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 AJ57 SYW registered?

AJ57 SYW is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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