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BG57 AKV

2007 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,972 mi
Last recorded102,972 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford C-max71,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 AKV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 102,972 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2024 100,451 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2024 100,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2023 97,438 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2022 94,633 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2021 91,207 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 91,207 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 88,099 miles

both front tyres worn on edges close to limit

front no plate poor

Fail 30 Oct 2019 88,099 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges close to limit

front no plate poor

Pass 9 Oct 2018 83,272 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Oct 2017 75,815 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Oct 2017 75,814 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2016 68,261 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 68,261 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 56,780 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Nov 2015 56,775 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2014 45,626 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre close to wear indicators

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre close to wear indicators

offside rear tyre close to wear indicators

tested in wet conditions

Fail 6 Nov 2012 28,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake pads worn down low

Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

rear brake pads worn down low

Pass 8 Nov 2011 20,584 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,621 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 15,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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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BG57 AKV is a 2007 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BG57 AKV, 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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What year was BG57 AKV registered?

BG57 AKV is a 2007 Ford C-max, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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