2013 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · SJ13 ABO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the recent MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 31 January 2026 at 88,183 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety and environmental standards. Following a failure in early February 2024, the vehicle has maintained a clean record through two subsequent inspections, suggesting that any previous issues were addressed and have not recur. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between the January 2023 test at 77,251 miles and the February 2024 test at 83,363 miles, representing roughly 6,000 miles covered over thirteen months. Since then, the accumulation has remained steady, with 1,015 miles recorded between the February 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 3,805 miles leading into the most recent inspection. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to seized components or perished rubber. Because the MOT record shows no recurring mechanical or structural faults, a physical inspection should focus on age-related wear that the tester does not capture. Given the age of the vehicle, a close examination of corrosion on the sills and suspension mounting points is necessary, as the MOT only flags structural weakness once it becomes significant. The buyer should also verify the condition of the suspension bushes and check for brake disc pitting or thinning, as the lack of recorded advisories in the history may imply the owners have a proactive maintenance habit or that the tester simply did not flag minor wear.