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BL57 ZNC

2007 Ford C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,100 mi
Last recorded145,100 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford C-max71,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 ZNC
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 145,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Reversing lamp not working

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 134,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 134,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 123,299 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion on all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 110,604 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 95,674 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 81,125 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 81,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2020 74,793 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 74,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 62,451 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 60,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 57,342 miles

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

O/S and N/S rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Nov 2014 54,947 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 54,947 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,958 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 49,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 433,363 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 34,752 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 25,948 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 25,948 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 Oct 2010 25,163 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 ZNC is a 2007 Ford C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZNC, 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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BL57 ZNC is a 2007 Ford C-max, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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