2016 Ford C-MAX 1.5L Diesel · AJ16 AAK

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, evidenced by a clean pass on the most recent MOT on 23 March 2026 at 103,756 miles. This result follows a period of consistent passing, suggesting the vehicle is maintained to a functional standard. While a failure occurred in March 2025, the immediate retest success indicates the owner was proactive in addressing identified faults rather than allowing them to persist. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. Between the March 2023 test at 80,349 miles and the March 2026 test at 103,756 miles, the car covered roughly 23,400 miles, maintaining a steady rate of operation without unusual spikes or long periods of inactivity. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not suffered long periods of neglect, which generally results in predictable wear on rubber components, seals, and suspension elements. Given that the recent records show no recurring structural corrosion or persistent mechanical failures, a physical inspection should focus on high-wear items common to this mileage and age. A buyer should specifically examine the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these often degrade around the 100,000-mile mark. Checking the brake discs for thinning and inspecting for caliper binding is also advisable, as the MOT test does not measure the remaining life of the braking system, only its immediate functionality.