2019 Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0L Petrol · GL19 GYU

The 2019 Ford Grand C-Max presents a stable and sound mechanical history, culminating in a clean pass at 68,710 miles on 16 July 2025. The maintenance trend remains consistently positive, with no defects recorded across the documented tests. A duplicate entry exists for 2 August 2024 at 62,859 miles, showing both a failure and a pass with no defects noted; this likely represents an initial test failure for an unrecorded issue followed immediately by a retest pass, though the absence of defect details leaves the specific cause unverified. Regardless, the vehicle has operated without flagged faults for over a year since that event. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. Between the March 2023 test at 53,844 miles and the July 2025 test at 68,710 miles, the car covered 14,866 miles over roughly twenty-eight months, averaging approximately 6,370 miles annually during that specific window. This rate sits comfortably below the overall lifetime average of 9,816 miles per year, suggesting a shift toward shorter, more localized journeys or lighter use recently. The gap between the August 2024 and July 2025 tests shows just 5,851 miles added over nearly twelve months, reinforcing the pattern of reduced recent utilization. Despite the clean MOT record, the low recent mileage warrants a physical inspection of components susceptible to deterioration from prolonged standing rather than wear. Buyers should examine the condition of the tyres for sidewall cracking and flat spots, which develop when a vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. Brake discs and calipers also require close scrutiny; light surface corrosion on discs is common after short trips, but pitting or binding calipers could indicate seizure from inactivity. Suspension bushes and coil springs must be checked for perishing or corrosion, particularly if the car has spent time on salted roads without covering significant distances to burn off moisture. The drivetrain and exhaust system deserve similar attention. Short-journey driving prevents the engine oil from reaching optimal operating temperature, potentially leading to fuel dilution or sludge buildup; checking the oil filler cap for mayonnaise-like emulsions reveals this issue. The catalytic converter and diesel particulate filter, if fitted, operate inefficiently during low-mileage runs, which can trigger future emissions failures. While the MOT data indicates diligent basic upkeep, verifying these specific areas ensures the vehicle's mechanical integrity matches its paper trail.