2008 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · LL08 OVR

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently uncertain following a failed MOT test on August 19, 2024 at 127,303 miles. While the vehicle maintained a perfectly clean record for four consecutive years between 2020 and 2023, the most recent failure indicates a break in this stable maintenance trend. Because no specific defects were listed for the 2024 failure, the vehicle lacks a valid test certificate until a re-test is passed and the underlying faults are rectified. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between August 2020 at 98,524 miles and August 2023 at 121,109 miles, the car covered 22,585 miles, showing steady and predictable usage. This regularity often suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation which can cause out seals and corrosion. The lack of advisories during this three-year window implies that the previous owners were proactive in addressing minor wear before it reached a point of failure. A buyer must investigate the specific cause of the 2024 failure before proceeding with a purchase. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, the failure likely relates to structural corrosion on the subframe or exhaust, or perhaps a worn component in the suspension system. A physical inspection should also check for thinning brake discs and the condition of the brake lines, as these are common points of degradation on cars of this era. Without the recorded reason for the recent failure, the mechanical integrity of the drivetrain and chassis remains unverified.