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YB57 CXU

2007 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

63,246 mi
Last recorded63,246 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Ford Focus C-max69,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 CXU
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 63,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 63,246 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 61,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount temp repair

Fail 11 Jul 2025 61,684 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount temp repair

Pass 5 Jul 2024 59,832 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust temp repair to rear mount

Fail 5 Jul 2024 59,832 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust temp repair to rear mount

Pass 13 Jul 2023 57,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear underside corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 55,488 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 55,488 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 205/55/16

Pass 8 Jul 2021 52,588 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 48,640 miles

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

Rear brake balance out 20%

Fail 13 Jul 2020 48,626 miles

Nearside 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 disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake balance out 20%

Pass 4 Jul 2019 45,518 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 42,701 miles

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but system is still supported

corrosion to suspension components.

undertray fitted preventing thourough inspection of under vehicle components

Fail 18 Jul 2018 42,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but system is still supported

corrosion to suspension components.

undertray fitted preventing thourough inspection of under vehicle components

Pass 18 Jul 2017 39,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wear suggests that the wheel alignment requires checking. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both strong advise. (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 36,527 miles

nail in offside front tyre

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2015 31,654 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 28,025 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 28,025 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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 22,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2012 18,187 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 14,591 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 10,488 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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YB57 CXU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YB57 CXU, 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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YB57 CXU is a 2007 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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