2017 FORD C-MAX1.0L Petrol

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on December 2, 2025 at 105,500 miles. While the maintenance trend appears stable, the history reveals a consistent pattern of immediate failures followed by successful repairs. The car failed its test in both 2024 and 2025 just days or weeks prior to passing, suggesting that the previous owner only addressed mechanical defects when necessitated by the annual testing requirement rather than performing a proactive level of preventative maintenance between intervals. At 105,500 miles over nine years, this C-Max has averaged approximately 11,700 miles per annum, which aligns with typical national averages for a family vehicle. The data shows steady mileage accumulation, with roughly 15,000 miles covered between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 11,000 miles covered between late 2024 and December 2025. This regularity indicates the vehicle is used consistently rather than sitting for long periods, which generally benefits the condition of engine seals and battery health. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems, as the recurring failures likely point to wear-related components like bushes, absorbers, or brake calipers. Given the age and mileage, specific attention must be paid to the rubber control arm bushings and the structural integrity of the rear sills and exhaust assembly to ensure salt-induced corrosion has not progressed. Since the MOT record shows no advisories, the buyer must manually verify the condition of the tyres and wiper blades to ensure no immediate neglect has occurred since the last December test.