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LB57 CAO

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,871 mi
Last recorded136,871 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 CAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 136,871 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 131,625 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 126,820 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 126,818 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 121,063 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 114,525 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 100,319 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 98,654 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 96,808 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 90,170 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 83,365 miles

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N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads worn on inner edges

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads worn on inner edges

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Jul 2017 83,365 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads worn on inner edges

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads worn on inner edges

N/S/F & O/S/F Tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,198 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 78,198 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 67,979 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 55,625 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 55,625 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 42,726 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn badly on edge

nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

Pass 12 Jan 2012 29,049 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 29,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front sidewall damage

offside rear tyre badly scuffed

Pass 9 Dec 2010 16,773 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 16,773 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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LB57 CAO is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,988cc 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 LB57 CAO, 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 LB57 CAO registered?

LB57 CAO is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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