2016 Ford C-MAX 1.5L Diesel · SG16 AAP

The 2016 Ford C-Max passed its most recent MOT on 30 June 2026 at 66,141 miles, leaving it roadworthy with a current advisory load that points to a slowly worsening front suspension trend rather than a clean bill of health. The tester flagged worn but non-excessive lower suspension arm bushes at both front rear-inner positions and a slightly distorted near-side rear road wheel. These faults echo earlier tests and show the car is drifting toward required mechanical work, though nothing failed the test. Recorded mileage sits at a plausible 6,614 per year for a ten-year-old vehicle. The gap between the 11 April 2023 test at 23,884 miles and the 10 April 2024 test at 39,762 miles shows nearly 16,000 miles added in one year, a sharp spike against the otherwise low annual average. Prior to that, the 20 September 2022 figure of 20,324 miles confirms light use, and the 2023 clean pass suggests careful keeping before the mileage jump. Recurring front lower arm bush wear first appeared in April 2025 at 51,152 miles and persisted into June 2026 on both sides, so a buyer should expect imminent replacement of the suspension arms or bushes. The distorted road wheels noted from 2024 onward on the near-side front and now near-side rear imply kerb impact damage; inspect all rims for true running and tyre bead sealing. Brake pad wear advisories from September 2022 were cleared by subsequent passes, and no corrosion or structural defects appear in the history. Verify the actual condition of the front tyres and rear inner edges, since 2025 advisories showed edge wear and uneven tread that may have been masked by part-worn fitments rather than resolved.