2020 Ford Benimar 2.0L Diesel · PY70 FCU

The vehicle presents an exemplary MOT record with a stable and improving maintenance trend. The most recent test on 9 October 2025 at 11,744 miles passed with zero defects, confirming full compliance with DVSA roadworthiness standards. The only recorded failure occurred on 30 August 2023 at 7,270 miles, but this was solely for a non-conforming registration plate, a minor administrative defect unrelated to mechanical condition. That fault was rectified on the same day, and subsequent tests have been consistently clean, indicating diligent upkeep. The mileage pattern is notably low for a six-year-old vehicle. Recorded at 11,744 miles, the annual average is approximately 1,957 miles, which falls well below the typical UK annual average of around 7,000 to 8,000 miles. The mileage progression shows 7,270 miles in August 2023, 10,917 miles in August 2024, and 11,744 miles in October 2025. This indicates a period of more frequent use between 2023 and 2024, adding 3,647 miles in twelve months, followed by a much slower accumulation of just 827 miles over the subsequent fourteen months. Such low annual mileage can mean reduced wear on consumables like brake discs and tyres, but prolonged periods of inactivity carry their own risks. Despite the clean MOT history, a prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that stand for extended periods can develop flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and corroded exhaust components. The undercarriage and suspension mounting points should be inspected carefully for surface corrosion, even if the MOT tester found none at 11,744 miles. Suspension bushes and coil springs can perish from age rather than mileage, and a short test drive will reveal any binding brakes or uneven tyre wear that static checks might miss. The clean administrative record is encouraging, but it does not substitute for hands-on mechanical verification of a vehicle that has spent much of its life stationary.