FORD GRAND C-MAX2018 · 1.0L PETROL

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status with an improving maintenance trend following a significant mechanical failure. The most recent test conducted in October 2025 at 59,713 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the critical braking issues identified in the previous year were addressed effectively. Since those repairs, the vehicle has maintained a clean record across the last two annual annual inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in data between the 2022 test at 20,369 miles and the 2023 test at 48,617 miles, where the car covered over 28,000 miles in a single year. Following this peak, usage has returned to a more moderate rate of roughly 6,500 miles annually. This lower overall annual mileage generally helps mitigate wear on heavy-duty drivetrain components and suspension assemblies. The failure in September 2023 at 48,617 miles highlights a period of neglect regarding braking system maintenance. The tester flagged worn nearside and offside rear brake pads, thin front pads, and a seriously weakened nearside rear brake disc alongside poor overall service and parking brake efficiency. While the subsequent passes suggest resolution, a buyer should still inspect the current state of the brake discs for uneven wear or glazing to ensure the replacements were of a high standard. Physical inspection of the parking brake mechanism is also advisable, given its previous efficiency failure.