2007 Ford C-MAX 2.0L Diesel · FH57 AWC

The 2007 Ford C-Max passed its most recent MOT on 4 December 2024 at 131,625 miles with no defects recorded, indicating current roadworthiness is acceptable. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the test history shows a recurring pattern of same-day fail-and-pass pairs that merit scrutiny rather than reassurance. Recorded mileage stands at 131,625 against a 19-year lifespan, averaging roughly 6,928 miles per year which is typical for the age. The data shows minimal annual use: the car covered only 6,489 miles between the November 2022 pass at 124,436 miles and the November 2023 test at 131,138 miles, then just 487 miles across the following year to the December 2024 pass. Both 2023 and 2024 saw a failure logged one day before the pass at near-identical mileages, with the 2024 failure at 131,671 miles immediately followed by a pass at 131,625, a lower figure that suggests an administrative correction rather than genuine road use. The official record lists no defects, advisories, or corrosion findings across any test, which points to either a clean mechanical condition or cursory examination by testers. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and subframe structural integrity given the vehicle's age and the unexplained fail-pass sequences in November 2023 and December 2024. The repeated one-day failures with zero recorded defects imply the previous owner may have presented the car unfinished or with minor consumable issues cleared privately before retest. Verify the V5C service history and confirm whether the DVSA entries reflect genuine mechanical faults or clerical anomalies before purchase.