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FL57 MTZ

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,904 mi
Last recorded115,904 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 115,904 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2026 115,884 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 going bold on the inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 109,020 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 109,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 102,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 99,477 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 95,488 miles

Nearside Front door mirror damaged/loose

Fail 6 Oct 2022 95,488 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))

Nearside Front door mirror damaged/loose

Pass 14 Oct 2021 91,988 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 91,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 88,419 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 84,293 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 79,109 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 79,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 73,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 1.6mm in centre 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 2.5mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2017 73,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 1.6mm in centre 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 2.5mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2016 67,002 miles

Both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake pads very low

Fail 6 Oct 2016 67,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake pads very low

Pass 8 Oct 2015 59,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 1.6mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 2.mm in centre 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

all brake pads appear low

both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2015 59,994 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamp covers deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 1.6mm in centre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge 2.mm in centre 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

all brake pads appear low

both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2014 53,534 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 47,451 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 38,153 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,731 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 30,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 22,594 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 MTZ is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FL57 MTZ, 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 MTZ registered?

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

Is FL57 MTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL57 MTZ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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