2007 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · HN07 FWK
2007 Ford C-MAX (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 132,562 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN07 FWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 132,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HN07 FWK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Ford C-Max (HN07 FWK) between June 2024 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))”.
HN07 FWK Mileage History
- 17/06/2024125,768 mi
- 03/07/2024125,850 mi+82 mi
- 03/07/2024125,860 mi+10 mi
- 30/06/2025132,562 mi+6,702 mi
- 30/06/2025132,562 mi
Average of roughly 6,566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bush DegradationModerate
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