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EX57 YZU

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

153,456 mi
Last recorded153,456 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 YZU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 153,456 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 149,739 miles

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

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

stone chip in screen

Fail 19 May 2025 149,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

stone chip in screen

Pass 15 May 2024 145,253 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 140,392 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 140,392 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested handbrake cable broke on test (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 16 May 2022 135,856 miles

Heatshield loose

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 135,856 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Heatshield loose

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 131,157 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2020 127,840 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted BOTH (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 119,596 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2019 119,590 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear tyres inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 109,022 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre feathered

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2017 99,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2017 99,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 20 May 2016 88,459 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,413 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 82,413 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,542 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,763 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 60,763 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,786 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,177 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 42,177 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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EX57 YZU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EX57 YZU, 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 EX57 YZU registered?

EX57 YZU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 22 September 2007.

Is EX57 YZU safe to buy?

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