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BL57 EPJ

2007 Ford C-max

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,622 mi
Last recorded81,622 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford C-max71,508 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 EPJ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 81,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2023 81,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 78,397 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 78,395 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive smoke. During BET very high figures on CO. Lamba. Hydrocarbons (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Very little fuel in vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2020 76,174 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 76,174 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2019 72,037 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 65,609 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 62,101 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 57,357 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 51,893 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 51,893 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 45,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake pads next service

Pass 5 Dec 2014 45,727 miles

rear brake pads next service

Pass 23 Nov 2013 38,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Nov 2013 38,562 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2012 31,677 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 31,677 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 23,676 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 18,624 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 17,304 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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BL57 EPJ is a 2007 Ford C-max in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 BL57 EPJ, 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 BL57 EPJ registered?

BL57 EPJ is a 2007 Ford C-max, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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