2007 Cadillac Escalade 7 Seats V8 Auto 6.2L Petrol · CSZ 5343

The Cadillac Escalade currently holds a failed MOT status from the 30 September 2025 test at 44,123 miles, with the DVSA record showing no defects listed against that failure. Prior to this, the vehicle passed cleanly at 43,808 miles on 10 September 2023 and again at 42,669 miles on 25 January 2022. The maintenance trend cannot be classed as stable given the unexplained recent failure; the earlier history shows no advisories or faults, but the latest outcome leaves roadworthiness unconfirmed until the specific failure cause is established and rectified. Recorded mileage sits at 44,123 against a 2007 build, an average of roughly 2,322 miles per year. The gap between the January 2022 and September 2023 tests covers 1,139 miles, then only 315 miles accrued by the 2025 failure. Such low annual use over nineteen years suggests extended standing periods rather than regular running. The sparse record shows three tests across four years with no flagged wear items, though the absence of advisories on a vehicle of this age and type warrants caution rather than assumption of condition. A buyer must obtain the formal failure sheet for the September 2025 test before proceeding, as the DVSA entry gives no detail on whether the fault lies in emissions, braking, suspension, or structural corrosion. Given the Escalade's mass and V8 drivetrain, standing time risks perished suspension bushes, flat-spotted tyres, and seized calipers. The lack of recorded advisories on prior tests does not exempt the chassis from age-related rust at subframes or brake lines. In person, inspect underneath for structural integrity at sills and mountings, check brake disc condition for pitting from disuse, and verify the 4WD system engages without hesitation. Confirm the 2025 failure is cleared on a fresh test. Low mileage alone does not certify a clean mechanical state on a nineteen-year-old American SUV.