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AV57 WXL

2007 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,500 mi
Last recorded85,500 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford C-max71,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 WXL
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 85,500 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shields insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2025 85,492 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced also rear of inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heat shields insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2024 77,459 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 77,438 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to rear brakes stuck on. (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to all levels on machine extremely high and car blowing white/grey smoke from exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Metal to metal. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake excessively binding Unable to turn rear wheels. Wheel bearings not checked. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres. 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rear most hanger. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sub frames and suspension components corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2023 73,391 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust flexi in poor condition

exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2023 73,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine oil low (3 litres added)

exhaust flexi in poor condition

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2022 69,475 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weepage of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 65,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear heatshield slightly insecure.

Fail 20 Oct 2021 65,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear heatshield slightly insecure.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 61,381 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 61,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2019 57,837 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear registration plate lamp dull.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights as both aims were low ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 53,735 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 53,735 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,340 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 49,256 miles

all brake pads are quite low and all brake discs are worn - corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2016 49,256 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported support brackets broken (7.1.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rearmost bushes badly worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pads are quite low and all brake discs are worn - corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 47,712 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bushes on both arms slightly split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,995 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 43,721 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 41,965 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads are 50% worn

Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,965 miles

front brake pads are 50% worn

Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,910 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,982 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 31,980 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Ford C-max?

Based on 1,804,249 MOT tests across 138,182 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
6,471
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
138,182
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,824
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,616
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,841
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AV57 WXL is a 2007 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2007 Ford C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 71,508 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 C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,824 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV57 WXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 19 years old, this Ford C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV57 WXL is a 2007 Ford C-max, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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