2019 Ford C-MAX 1.0L Petrol · YV19 LGG

The most recent DVSA MOT test, conducted on 28 May 2025, resulted in a PASS with no defects or advisories recorded against the vehicle. This is a reassuring outcome and is supported by a clean pass on the previous test dated 29 May 2024, indicating a consistent and stable maintenance trajectory over the last two annual examinations. The recorded failure entries from 2025 and 2023 share the same date as a corresponding pass, which strongly suggests these were administrative or retest events rather than substantive mechanical failures. With no advisories logged in any of the recorded tests, there is no documented evidence of recurring wear items such as brake component degradation, suspension play, or corrosion concerns, allowing for a degree of confidence in the vehicle's recent roadworthiness compliance. With an indicated mileage of 29,796 miles over approximately seven years, this Ford C-MAX has been driven at an average of around 4,257 miles annually, which is notably below the typical mileage for a vehicle of this age and class. While low mileage reduces wear on high-cost mechanical items such as the clutch, drivetrain, and braking surfaces, it presents its own set of age-related concerns. Extended periods of standing or infrequent use can accelerate deterioration of rubber and polymer components, lead to moisture accumulation in fluids, and promote corrosion on ferrous surfaces. The buyer should therefore interpret the low figure not as a universal indicator of superior condition, but as a profile that requires targeted inspection of time-sensitive items rather than mileage-sensitive items. Given the clean MOT history and the low annual usage, prospective buyers should focus on age-related degradation during a physical inspection. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing, cracking, and ozone damage, as rubber compounds harden with age regardless of tread depth; a tyre over six years old should be replaced on safety grounds. The 12V battery is likely approaching the end of its typical service life and should be load tested, as repeated shallow discharges from short journeys or standing periods accelerate internal degradation. Brake discs, calipers, and rear drums should be inspected for surface corrosion, sticking sliders, and seized handbrake mechanisms, as these are common failure points on low-mileage vehicles that have experienced extended standing periods. Under-bonnet checks should include verifying the condition and age of all fluids, including engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and power steering fluid, as these degrade on a calendar basis and may require replacement irrespective of mileage. A test drive should be conducted with attention to symptoms associated with standing-related deterioration, such as uneven tyre wear from tracking misalignment, suspension clonks or knocking over uneven surfaces from perished bushes, brake shudder or pulling from corroded or binding calipers, and any unusual vibrations through the steering assembly. The service history should be verified to ensure that time-based servicing, including cambelt or timing chain inspection and brake fluid renewal, has been carried out at the correct intervals. Given the clean MOT record and the relatively low mileage, this C-MAX remains a sound candidate for purchase, provided that the age-related inspections detailed above return satisfactory results and the vehicle has been stored and maintained appropriately during periods of low use.