FORD C-MAX2015 · 1.6L Petrol

The 2015 Ford C-Max stands roadworthy after its latest MOT on 23 February 2026 at 40,565 miles, where the tester granted a pass with no defects recorded following an earlier same-day failure that also listed no faults. The maintenance trend is stable across the available record, with no mechanical advisories, corrosion flags, or emission concerns raised since the 29 January 2024 examination. Recurring same-date fail-and-pass outcomes in 2025 and 2026 show a consistent administrative pattern rather than worsening condition. Mileage advanced from 35,097 miles at the January 2024 test to 39,278 miles by 12 February 2025, then reached 40,565 miles at the February 2026 test. That averages under 1,300 miles per year, markedly low for an eleven-year-old family vehicle and suggestive of light local use or prolonged storage. The DVSA history is sparse, offering only three annual entries, yet each shows a clean sheet on suspension, brakes, and exhaust emissions. Low accumulation limits wear on drivetrain components but does not preclude degradation of static parts. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs, as the MOT record notes no advisories but cannot reveal incipient perishing from standing. The tester flagged no binding calipers, yet infrequent movement promotes seizure; a brief road test will confirm freed operation. Structural integrity around sills and mounting points warrants close visual check for corrosion, especially if the car sat in damp conditions. The dual fail-pass logs on 12 February 2025 and 23 February 2026 with zero defects imply clerical mismatch rather than owner neglect; confirm the certificate and V5C to close that loop. Previous keepers clearly met statutory testing obligations, and the minimal mileage suggests gentle treatment rather than skipped consumable replacement.