2010 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · RF10 CCA

The most recent DVSA MOT test on 13 June 2025 resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded, continuing a clean run since the 2022 examination. Across the five recorded tests covering a three-year period, only one outcome stands out: a failure logged on 8 June 2023, immediately followed by a pass on the same date. No defects were captured in the official record for that failure, which is unusual but technically permitted when a tester submits a retest without annotating reasons, suggesting the issues identified were either minor or resolved before paperwork was completed. With two further clean passes in June 2024 and June 2025, the overall trend is stable rather than worsening, although the record lacks the granularity needed to confirm whether wear items were borderline. The vehicle is approximately sixteen years old yet shows only 60,093 recorded miles, equating to roughly 3,756 miles per year. This is unusually low mileage for a car of this vintage and points to either limited daily use or extended periods of standing. The five recorded MOT entries span only from June 2022 to June 2025, leaving a large gap in documented testing between the vehicle's registration and its first recorded entry. Low annual mileage reduces wear on major drivetrain components but can also accelerate corrosion in braking systems, degrade rubber seals, and weaken suspension bushes through lack of regular load cycling. Any inference about mechanical soundness beyond the MOT window would not be supported by the data provided. A prospective buyer should arrange an independent inspection focusing on areas the MOT history cannot fully verify. Particular attention should be paid to the rear and front brake calipers for seizure after long idle periods, the condition of coil springs and suspension bushes for perishing or cracking, and the exhaust system for internal corrosion given the low usage pattern. Tyres more than six years old should be checked for sidewall cracking regardless of tread depth, and the coolant, brake fluid, and timing belt service intervals should be verified through documentary evidence, as MOT records do not cover internal servicing. Structural examination of underbody seams, subframe mounting points, and wheel arches is advisable given the car's age and the potential for moisture ingress during prolonged inactivity.