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FL57 MVP

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

103,001 mi
Last recorded103,001 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 MVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 103,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 100,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 100,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 95,788 miles

front lower arm bushes starting to split

Fail 2 Jan 2024 95,788 miles

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

front lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 20 Dec 2022 89,752 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 83,706 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 79,617 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

offside and nearside front lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 18 Dec 2019 77,932 miles

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,500 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 66,246 miles

nearside front tyre tread 3mm and wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre tread 3mm

Pass 12 Dec 2016 60,218 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 60,218 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 55,041 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 55,041 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 48,517 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 40,494 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 40,494 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 33,628 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 32,014 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 25,872 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 25,872 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 18,294 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 MVP is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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