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MT57 SZG

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,525 mi
Last recorded110,525 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 SZG
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 110,525 miles

exhaust very corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 107,234 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust section detriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2022 107,231 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust section detriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2021 102,879 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 102,875 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 100,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box excessive corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2020 100,691 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box excessive corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,691 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 93,950 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 88,443 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 88,443 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 81,950 miles

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,254 miles

Child seats fitted osr & nsr,preventing full inspection of seat belts.

Recommend track check/re-set.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 72,247 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seats fitted osr & nsr,preventing full inspection of seat belts.

Recommend track check/re-set.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2013 56,225 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Mar 2012 44,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,184 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,545 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 23,186 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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MT57 SZG is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MT57 SZG, 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 MT57 SZG registered?

MT57 SZG is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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