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BK57 JRU

2007 Ford C-max

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,712 mi
Last recorded148,712 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford C-max71,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 JRU
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 148,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner end of boot not secure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens might need polish (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield under car laying on exhaust

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Advanced corosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Advanced corosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Advanced corosion rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 144,100 miles

Central HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 1 Aug 2024 139,829 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 135,381 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 131,168 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 127,198 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 122,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 122,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracking showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 120,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc very rusty

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 12 Aug 2019 120,956 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear brake disc very rusty

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

exhaust box outer skin corroded

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 15 May 2018 117,360 miles

heat shield lose

Fail 15 May 2018 117,360 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

heat shield lose

Pass 18 Jul 2017 103,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, inner and outer edges 3mm.

Offside Front Tyre, inner edge 2mm. Wearing inner shoulder.

Under-trays and engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 17 Jul 2017 103,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre, inner and outer edges 3mm.

Offside Front Tyre, inner edge 2mm. Wearing inner shoulder.

Under-trays and engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 87,114 miles

Centre Exhaust box outer skin corroded, not blowing.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 3mm, worn inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre, inner edge 3mm. Wearing inner shoulder.

Undertrays and engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 13 Jul 2016 87,114 miles

Centre Exhaust box outer skin corroded, not blowing.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 3mm, worn inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre, inner edge 3mm. Wearing inner shoulder.

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

Undertrays and engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Fail 17 Jul 2015 72,843 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded (first outer casing)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2015 72,843 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded (first outer casing)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,226 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,014 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,033 miles

offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit advise replacement

Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,378 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,937 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,949 miles

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

interior centre mirror missing but other mirrors ok at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2010 22,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

interior centre mirror missing but other mirrors ok at time of test

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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BK57 JRU is a 2007 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BK57 JRU, 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 BK57 JRU registered?

BK57 JRU is a 2007 Ford C-max, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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