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CU07 VGZ

2007 Ford C-max

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

161,634 mi
Last recorded161,634 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Ford C-max71,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 VGZ
MakeFord
ModelC-max
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 161,634 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 150,040 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 149,986 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases All components at rear of engine and engine bay thickly coated in soot. (7.1.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2016 139,356 miles

No emissions detected at time of test

inner faces of front brake discs deteriorated.

Fail 24 May 2016 139,356 miles

No emissions detected at time of test

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

inner faces of front brake discs deteriorated.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 131,562 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 131,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to nsf tyre

damage to nsr outer sill

exhaust leak at manifold/turbo area

slight engine oil leak

nsf tyre bald on edges and close to limits

Pass 16 May 2014 121,967 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

side wall damage nsf tyre

Fail 13 May 2014 121,758 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

osr tyre worn to 0 on inner edge, both rears wearing inner edges

side wall damage nsf tyre

Pass 18 May 2013 104,886 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 May 2013 104,886 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 92,211 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in outer sidewall cords not exposed

Pass 26 May 2011 74,734 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 74,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 61,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,040 miles

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

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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CU07 VGZ is a 2007 Ford C-max in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 CU07 VGZ, 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 CU07 VGZ registered?

CU07 VGZ is a 2007 Ford C-max, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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