2019 Ford C-MAX 1.0L Petrol · SJ19 EWM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the most recent history indicates a specific mechanical failure that required immediate rectification. In the October 2025 test at 62,117 miles, the car initially failed due to exhaust carbon monoxide levels exceeding manufacturer limits. The fact that it passed on the retest the same day suggests the owner addressed the combustion-related issue promptly. Beyond this event, the maintenance trend appears stable with several clean passes recorded over the preceding years. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per annum. Between the October 2023 test at 41,627 miles and the October 2024 test at 51,419 miles, the car covered nearly 10,000 miles, showing a slight increase in use compared to the previous year where only 7,500 miles were logged. This regular interval is generally positive for preventing the seal degradation and brake corrosion often associated with long periods of inactivity. A prospective buyer should focus on the exhaust system to ensure the carbon monoxide issue was fully resolved and not merely masked. The 2022 test at 34,101 miles flagged perishing on both the nearside front and rear tyres, indicating the vehicle may have sat for extended periods or allowed rubber to age out. Inspect the current sidewalls for similar cracking, regardless of the remaining tread depth. Since no structural corrosion or suspension failures were noted in the history, a physical check of the arm bushes and coil springs remains standard practice to confirm no hidden wear has developed since the last inspection.