2007 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · FH07 YKV

The 2007 Ford C-Max presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT on 3 December 2024 at 97,461 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the test history shows a recurring pattern of administrative failures followed by next-day passes, which points to documentation or submission errors rather than mechanical faults. No advisories or defects have been logged across any of the five tests supplied. Recorded mileage stands at 97,461 against an approximate 19-year lifespan, equating to roughly 5,130 miles per year and marking this vehicle as low-use for its age. The records show a jump from 83,959 miles on the failed 1 December 2023 test to 88,978 miles three days later on the pass, then a steady rise to 97,461 by December 2024. Such low annual accumulation suggests prolonged standing periods are likely, which commonly accelerates rubber perishing, brake caliper seizing, and underbody corrosion even where the MOT shows a clean sheet. The repeated same-day or next-day fail-then-pass cycles on 1 to 4 December 2023 and 2 to 3 December 2024, both with zero defects listed, indicate the failures were procedural rather than mechanical. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and likely static storage. Standing vehicles of this era frequently develop binding calipers and unseen structural rust not captured in a pass result. Given the absence of recorded advisories across all entries, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic test compliance, but the sparse history offers no insight into consumable wear between tests. Prior to purchase, verify tyre sidewall condition, wiper operation, and exhaust emissions through a live road test rather than relying on the clean MOT trail alone.