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BG57 OHJ

2007 Ford C-max

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,065 mi
Last recorded151,065 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford C-max71,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 OHJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 151,065 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 151,063 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 140,541 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear reflectors cracked

Fail 23 Jun 2022 140,493 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit of 1.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear reflectors cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2021 126,149 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (broken) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 126,149 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (broken) (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2020 111,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre; worn smooth to inside **Advise Att**

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre; worn to inside

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 111,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre; worn smooth to inside **Advise Att**

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre; worn to inside

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Faded; T Cutted (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 94,115 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,226 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 85,225 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,542 miles

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

Rear brake discs scored

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 76,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake discs scored

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 69,737 miles

eml on

minor wear in nsf ball joint

rear pads getting low

Pass 5 Mar 2015 57,380 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,013 miles

both rear tyres 2mm inner edge (flat spots)

wear to front discs and pads low

Fail 2 Feb 2013 33,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to mishape

n/s front tyre getting low

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 2 Feb 2013 33,653 miles

both rear tyres starting to mishape

n/s front tyre getting low

slight lip front and rear brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2012 22,350 miles

screw in n/s rear tyre outer tread

slight lip front brake discs

Fail 23 Jan 2012 22,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

screw in n/s rear tyre outer tread

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 12 Oct 2010 11,029 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OHJ is a 2007 Ford C-max in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OHJ, 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 OHJ registered?

BG57 OHJ is a 2007 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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