2017 Ford C-MAX 1.5L Diesel · SG17 AAK

The vehicle presents a broadly roadworthy profile as of the most recent examination. On 7 January 2026 at 91,717 miles, the C-Max passed the MOT with no defects recorded, following a failed attempt on the same date at identical mileage with no defects listed. The maintenance trend across the five available tests from January 2023 to January 2026 remains stable, with every annual test returning a clean result aside from that anomalous same-day fail and pass. No advisories or recurring mechanical faults appear in the official record. Mileage progression shows typical use for a nine-year-old hatch. The odometer read 57,035 miles at the 12 January 2023 test, rose to 67,557 by 11 January 2024, then 79,544 on 8 January 2025, and 91,717 on 7 January 2026. That equates to roughly 10,000 to 12,000 miles per year, matching the expected average. The record contains no gaps; each winter test occurred within a few days of the prior year's date. Such regular testing with clean outcomes suggests the previous owners maintained statutory compliance, though the absence of advisories does not confirm proactive renewal of consumables. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of core mechanical and structural components despite the unblemished MOT history. At 91,717 miles, suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs will have absorbed nine years of fatigue even if the tester noted no play or wear. The C-Max chassis must be checked for corrosion around sills and subframes, as annual snapshots can miss early structural rust. Examine exhaust emissions and binding calipers during a road test, since these items degrade gradually between tests. The duplicated 2026 entry showing a fail and pass with zero defects warrants clarification from the vendor. Request the full DVSA failure reason, as a null-defect failure may indicate a documentation error or withdrawn test. Beyond that anomaly, the history implies conscientious test attendance rather than skipped upkeep.