2007 Ford Focus C-MAX 1.8L Diesel · YH57 AEU

The most recent MOT, on 30 November 2023 at 126,017 miles, was a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. That result continues a stable pattern across the three annual tests shown: every pass came back clear, and both failures were re-tested and passed within a day. The failure entries themselves list no specific defects, which suggests minor rectifications or re-verification issues rather than substantive mechanical problems. Nothing in the record points to a worsening condition trend. The mileage tells a slightly mixed story. The car has averaged roughly 6,600 miles per year, which is typical for a 19-year-old vehicle. Between November 2021 and December 2022 it covered about 5,000 miles, while the following year to November 2023 saw roughly 12,400 miles, indicating a period of heavier use. More importantly, the certificate from the November 2023 test has now lapsed, as today is August 2026. That leaves the vehicle untested for around 20 months, so its current roadworthiness is unverified regardless of the clean history. Without any flagged advisories to chase, the buyer should focus on components that degrade with time and distance. The higher-mileage final year increases the likelihood of wear in suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs, and Ford C-MAX models of this vintage are prone to rear brake caliper binding. Structural corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mountings should be checked thoroughly, as should tyre age and sidewall condition, since perishing can occur even with reasonable tread depths. A fresh MOT before purchase would be the most sensible safeguard.