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BL07 ERO

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,431 mi
Last recorded115,431 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 ERO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 115,431 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes to cooler underside corroded

vehicle overall condition underside very corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 113,182 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded to fuel cooler ()

Fail 3 Dec 2024 113,182 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded to fuel cooler ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 111,696 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 111,688 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 109,559 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 109,559 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 107,365 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded to the cooler ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 105,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 103,348 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,083 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 98,163 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 98,163 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 95,100 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 95,100 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 93,183 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Aug 2015 93,182 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Aug 2014 89,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 89,729 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 85,536 miles

Advise front brake discs badly worn and rusty

Advise full brake check

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 79,115 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 65,851 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 61,229 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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BL07 ERO is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 69,994 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 Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL07 ERO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL07 ERO registered?

BL07 ERO is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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