2020 Ford Chausson 2.0L Diesel · AJ05 RAY

The 2020 Ford Chausson presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, with its most recent MOT on 8 September 2025 at 33,892 miles passing cleanly with zero defects recorded. The preceding test on 17 September 2024 at 27,095 miles also returned a pass with no advisories or failures. Two consecutive defect-free certificates indicate that the vehicle has been kept in sound mechanical and structural order, with no recurring faults or emerging deterioration patterns evident from the official DVSA record. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the vehicle covered 6,797 miles, bringing the total from 27,095 to 33,892. Spread across its roughly six-year life, this equates to approximately 5,649 miles per year, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age. Such modest annual use typically points to short, local journeys or extended periods of inactivity rather than sustained motorway driving. Low mileage in itself is not a guarantee of condition, as vehicles left standing for long stretches can develop issues with brake corrosion, tyre perishing, and fuel system stagnation that MOT tests do not always capture. The clean MOT record means there are no flagged recurring faults to scrutinise, such as suspension bush wear, coil spring fracture, binding calipers, or exhaust emission deterioration. A buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas that MOT testing does not fully stress-test. Check the condition and age coding of all four tyres, as low-mileage vehicles frequently sit on the same rubber for years beyond their safe service life. Inspect the brake discs and pads for surface corrosion, which can develop rapidly on a vehicle used for short trips. Examine the underside for any signs of structural corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, subframes, and exhaust mounting brackets, as even low-mileage vehicles can suffer if operated in wet or salted road conditions without adequate underbody protection. Given the sparse but entirely clean MOT history, the primary risk is not one of documented mechanical neglect but rather the unknowns that come with low annual usage. A test drive should pay attention to any juddering through the steering, uneven braking feel, or clunks from the suspension over speed bumps, all of which could indicate components that have seized or degraded from lack of use rather than wear. The record itself inspires confidence, but a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician remains a prudent step for any buyer.