2007 Ford C-MAX 1.8L Diesel · HV57 VLL
2007 Ford C-MAX (1.8L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 159,277 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD C-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,277 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HV57 VLL Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2022
- 159,277 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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HV57 VLL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2007 Ford C-Max (HV57 VLL) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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