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FL57 MVT

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,471 mi
Last recorded111,471 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 111,471 miles

Central and rear heatshield insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 111,471 miles

Central and rear heatshield insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 104,062 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 104,062 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 95,859 miles

Rear surface corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2022 90,882 miles

Nearside Front wing extensively damaged

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2022 90,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high on dipped beam (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front wing extensively damaged

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

fuel tank needs to be properly secured

Pass 17 Sep 2021 86,029 miles

clight corrosion on o/s/f x both rear springs / corrosion on front x rear sub frames / poss leak on rad / slight wear on inner edge n/s/f tyre / n/s/f bleed nipple snapped

Fail 17 Sep 2021 86,029 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

clight corrosion on o/s/f x both rear springs / corrosion on front x rear sub frames / poss leak on rad / slight wear on inner edge n/s/f tyre / n/s/f bleed nipple snapped

Pass 9 Sep 2020 81,886 miles

slight corrosion on coil springs / corrosion on suspension units engine x under covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2019 76,176 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,266 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 61,668 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 59,091 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 59,091 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 53,985 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 53,985 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener removed (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 46,485 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil seepage around sump area

Pass 16 Nov 2013 38,514 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil low/2 litres added

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 19 Oct 2012 30,738 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

nearside rear tyre nailed(unrepairable)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,002 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 20,452 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

anti freeze level low

washer bottle cap missing

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 MVT 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 FL57 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

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

Is FL57 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL57 MVT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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