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CA57 BKV

2007 Ford C-max

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,309 mi
Last recorded138,309 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford C-max71,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 BKV
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 138,309 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 138,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 130,052 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 130,052 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 119,213 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 104,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 104,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 103,046 miles

front springs corroded

offside rear brake pads low

rear subframe/suspension corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2021 103,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front springs corroded

offside rear brake pads low

rear subframe/suspension corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,880 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 100,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 96,179 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 96,179 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,856 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [ both front] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 77,923 miles

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2016 67,050 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 58,115 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust starting to corrod

Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,811 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 42,408 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 34,680 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 27,762 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 20,652 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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CA57 BKV is a 2007 Ford C-max in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CA57 BKV, 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 CA57 BKV registered?

CA57 BKV is a 2007 Ford C-max, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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