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BL57 LZW

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,913 mi
Last recorded144,913 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 LZW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 May 2023 144,913 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 144,893 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 139,033 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 131,612 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 123,064 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 116,081 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 103,632 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 85,888 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 85,817 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged From bulkhead to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped From bulkhead to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 69,732 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 69,732 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 54,185 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 54,185 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 30,353 miles

Coolant level low.

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 40,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant level low.

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,700 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edge of tread

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Fail 10 Jan 2012 26,700 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edge of tread

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Pass 13 Jan 2011 11,836 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 11,061 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 11,059 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BL57 LZW is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL57 LZW, 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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BL57 LZW is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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