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Ford C-MAX

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,560 cc

LD57 VMUMOT history

LD57 VMU is a black diesel Ford C-MAX first used on 5 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 251,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

LD57 VMU black Ford C-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford C-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2025
Mileage
251,418 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
C-MAX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD57 VMU was last recorded at 251,418 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 5,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
245,604 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,814 miles
Average per year
13,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 251,418 miles
  • 2024 – 245,604 miles
  • 2023 – 236,966 miles
  • 2022 – 230,876 miles
  • 2021 – 219,227 miles
  • 2020 – 203,321 miles
  • 2019 – 183,564 miles
  • 2018 – 167,196 miles
  • 2017 – 155,058 miles
  • 2016 – 138,882 miles
  • 2015 – 123,850 miles
  • 2014 – 106,803 miles
  • 2013 – 87,098 miles
  • 2012 – 69,987 miles
  • 2010 – 53,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail251,418 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective beam pattern not detectable (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective beam pattern not detectable (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail251,418 miles (+5,814)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,418 miles
    Test number
    392605203370
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective beam pattern not detectable (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective beam pattern not detectable (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass245,604 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    245,604 miles
    Test number
    768597774329
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight stepping / distortion to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail245,604 miles (+8,638)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,604 miles
    Test number
    345837064983
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight stepping / distortion to inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass236,966 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    236,966 miles
    Test number
    396464743374
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail236,966 miles (+6,090)1 repaired4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,966 miles
    Test number
    637847503979
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass230,876 miles (+121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    230,876 miles
    Test number
    280006365125
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail230,755 miles (+11,528)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,755 miles
    Test number
    949279510385
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass219,227 miles (+15,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    219,227 miles
    Test number
    200549038153
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass203,321 miles (+19,757)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    203,321 miles
    Test number
    161996387370
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass183,564 miles (+16,368)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    183,564 miles
    Test number
    182727355767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass167,196 miles (+12,138)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    167,196 miles
    Test number
    579924399449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass155,058 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    155,058 miles
    Test number
    263579402606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail155,055 miles (+16,173)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,055 miles
    Test number
    733964730118
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass138,882 miles (+15,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    138,882 miles
    Test number
    915213145274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass123,850 miles (+17,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    123,850 miles
    Test number
    829616775036
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass106,803 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,803 miles
    Test number
    368529374045
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Fail106,803 miles (+19,705)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,803 miles
    Test number
    186519374000
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass87,098 miles (+17,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,098 miles
    Test number
    566328703006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass69,987 miles (+16,590)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,987 miles
    Test number
    796791312063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,397 miles
    Test number
    341203560376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 VMU

Does LD57 VMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 VMU expired on 24 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VMU?
The MOT on LD57 VMU expired on 24 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 VMU done?
LD57 VMU was recorded at 251,418 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 13,389 miles a year.
Has LD57 VMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VMU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD57 VMU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD57 VMU find?
LD57 VMU failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 5 major defects and 5 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box holed, and 7 more.

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