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LT57 YHL

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,498 mi
Last recorded112,498 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 YHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 112,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy - producing poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy - Producing poor beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 107,127 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge of the rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ON THE LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

oil residue around gearbox

Pass 3 Mar 2023 102,990 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front knock from suspension area

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2022 97,840 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled on the inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 97,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust flexi section deteriorating

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad starting to get low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted buckled on the inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 92,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge & Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Residue Gearbox Area

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 92,796 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Inner Edge & Cracking In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil Residue Gearbox Area

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,765 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 88,765 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH SIDE. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working BOTH SIDE. (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 80,255 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 80,255 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 72,805 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 64,944 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 64,944 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 58,585 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 53,363 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 53,363 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 48,880 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 42,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2011 33,495 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,827 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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LT57 YHL is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LT57 YHL, 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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LT57 YHL is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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