2007 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · EF57 VCU
2007 Ford C-MAX (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 123,844 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,844 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF57 VCU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 123,844 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF57 VCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford C-Max (EF57 VCU) between December 2010 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EF57 VCU Mileage History
- 06/12/201018,896 mi
- 05/12/201125,470 mi+6,574 mi
- 03/01/201332,854 mi+7,384 mi
- 03/01/201332,854 mi
- 16/01/201440,244 mi+7,390 mi
- 02/02/201548,522 mi+8,278 mi
- 28/01/201657,239 mi+8,717 mi
- 28/01/201657,239 mi
- 23/01/201766,602 mi+9,363 mi
- 23/01/201873,471 mi+6,869 mi
- 25/01/201981,774 mi+8,303 mi
- 25/01/201981,774 mi
- 15/01/202090,012 mi+8,238 mi
- 25/01/202195,353 mi+5,341 mi
- 01/02/202195,436 mi+83 mi
- 26/01/2022101,021 mi+5,585 mi
- 18/01/2023109,295 mi+8,274 mi
- 19/01/2023109,312 mi+17 mi
- 31/01/2024116,472 mi+7,160 mi
- 17/02/2025121,028 mi+4,556 mi
- 17/02/2025121,028 mi
- 17/02/2026123,844 mi+2,816 mi
Average of roughly 6,904 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- 1.6 TDCi Turbocharger Oil Starvation and Bearing FailureSerious
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- Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bush DegradationModerate
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