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BN57 OFW

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

188,747 mi
Last recorded188,747 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 OFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 188,747 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 180,290 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 180,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 166,630 miles

Engine under tray fitted.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight fuel leak from fuel line under bonnet.

Fail 30 Jul 2022 166,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine under tray fitted.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight fuel leak from fuel line under bonnet.

Pass 29 Jul 2021 153,623 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 140,439 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyres wearing edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting/leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting/leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2020 140,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyres wearing edges

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting/leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting/leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 129,093 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 118,098 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 118,098 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 105,490 miles

1.0 litre of oil added as below minimum

Front Tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Rear exhaust hanger broken but adequately supported

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,397 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 95,397 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported catalytic converter bracket corroded/adrift (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 6 Jul 2015 84,032 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,860 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 76,859 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 61,169 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,169 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 36,069 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 36,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 24,415 miles

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)

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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BN57 OFW is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BN57 OFW, 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 BN57 OFW registered?

BN57 OFW is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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