2010 Ford CI 2.4L Diesel · FJ10 LCC

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, passing its most recent test on 14 March 2025 at 41,239 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable based on this clean pass, though the historical record contains anomalies requiring scrutiny. The tester flagged no defects in the latest assessment, indicating the vehicle met minimum roadworthiness standards at that exact moment. The mileage pattern reveals exceptionally low use for a 2010 model, averaging roughly 2,577 miles annually since 2023. The odometer jumped from 35,777 miles in March 2024 to 41,239 miles in March 2025, indicating a sudden spike in use or a recording discrepancy. Crucially, the mileage has remained static at 41,239 miles since the March 2025 test, meaning the vehicle has covered zero miles in the fifteen months leading up to July 2026. Prolonged standing poses distinct mechanical risks, including seized brake calipers, perished rubber suspension bushes, and degraded tyres, which standard MOT checks do not always capture dynamically. Because the MOT failures in February 2024 and March 2023 list no recorded defects despite officially failing the test, a buyer should treat the official record with caution and assume administrative errors or unreported rectification work occurred. A physical inspection must focus on components vulnerable to prolonged static storage. Check the brake discs for surface corrosion and the calipers for binding, as vehicles standing idle often suffer from pad-to-disc adhesion. Inspect the tyre sidewalls for flat-spotting and micro-cracking from stationary weight compression. Examine the suspension bushes and exhaust system for deterioration caused by inactivity rather than wear. Verify the structural integrity of the underbody, as standing vehicles can trap moisture in seams, accelerating corrosion that a standard MOT might miss if the car was presented clean and dry.