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FG57 JBO

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,925 mi
Last recorded120,925 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 JBO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 120,925 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 105,802 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 89,346 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 88,035 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30kg (1.2.1 (e))

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

center exhaust heat shield is loose

Fail 17 Nov 2022 87,986 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested due to broken spring (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively 30kg (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 86,157 miles

center heat shield is loose but secure

Pass 18 Nov 2020 83,990 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 81,602 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 81,602 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 78,439 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 78,421 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 74,977 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 74,977 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 71,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 63,237 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 63,236 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 56,311 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,121 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 41,551 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 33,693 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 6 Dec 2010 26,064 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 26,064 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FG57 JBO is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Silver 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 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 FG57 JBO, 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 FG57 JBO registered?

FG57 JBO is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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