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BG57 LVM

2007 Ford C-max

Blue Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

162,106 mi
Last recorded162,106 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford C-max71,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 LVM
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 162,106 miles

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to various rear suspension components

Fail 17 Oct 2025 162,104 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside reverse lamp not working

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

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

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

Offside reverse lamp not working

heavy surface corrosion to various rear suspension components

Pass 17 Oct 2024 148,659 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 133,525 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 133,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both sides broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wipers worn

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 118,626 miles

seepage from steering rack

Pass 5 Nov 2021 102,518 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

front wiper blades smearing

light corrosion to all rear suspension, subframe and exhaust sections

Fail 5 Nov 2021 102,518 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

front wiper blades smearing

light corrosion to all rear suspension, subframe and exhaust sections

Pass 14 Oct 2020 93,231 miles

all coil springs corroded

front exhaust mounting corroded and weak

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm

slight unbonding to both rear trailing arm mounting bushes

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Oct 2019 83,058 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 83,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 64,418 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 53,694 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 53,694 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 48,663 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack slightly damp (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes worn, split slightly (2.4.G.2)

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Oct 2015 48,663 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack slightly damp (2.3.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes worn, split slightly (2.4.G.2)

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2014 42,920 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 42,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 34,676 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 27,586 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 19,191 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 11,344 miles

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 LVM is a 2007 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LVM, 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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BG57 LVM is a 2007 Ford C-max, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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