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FL57 MTX

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

83,132 mi
Last recorded83,132 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 MTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 83,132 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 83,132 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 75,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 68,943 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 63,542 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 58,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 53,629 miles

Both front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edge also cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edge also cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2021 53,629 miles

Both front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edge also cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edge also cracking due to age (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 50,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 50,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 13 Jul 2019 46,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge also on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge also on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 41,140 miles

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2017 36,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 32,436 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 28,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jul 2015 28,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise n/s/r,o/s/r and n/s/f tyres wearing inner edges trekking possibly reqs checking.

Pass 12 Jul 2014 24,665 miles

Child seats fitted n/s/r and o/s/r.

N/s/r tyre slight shoulder wear.

O/s/r tyre cut to sidewallo no cords, also shoulder wear.

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 20,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight shoulder wear on both rear tyres

Pass 31 Jul 2012 16,691 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 14,298 miles

Nearside rear tyre is starting to get low

Object in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2010 11,166 miles

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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FL57 MTX is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL57 MTX, 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 FL57 MTX registered?

FL57 MTX is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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