2017 Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5L Diesel · AP03 LAP

A clean and uninterrupted pass record across the most recent DVSA tests gives this 2017 Ford Grand C-Max a reassuring roadworthiness profile, with the latest assessment on 19 August 2025 recording no advisories or failures, mirroring the clean results from the prior tests in August 2024, July 2023 and July 2022. The single non-passing entry in the record is a failure on 22 July 2023, which is unusual given that no specific defects were recorded against it; this is consistent with an administrative refusal, a late presentation, or a category that prevented a clean pass without an underlying mechanical defect. Taken as a whole, the absence of recurring advisories for brake component wear, suspension deterioration, exhaust corrosion, or structural rust over a four-year testing window suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a roadworthy standard, though the lack of advisory detail also means there is no historical insight into borderline wear items that may now be approaching replacement age. With a recorded mileage of 50,099 against a nine-year age, this C-Max has covered only around 5,500 miles annually, which is notably low and points to either short-journey urban use or extended periods of standing. Such a usage pattern is mechanically relevant because low annual mileage typically accelerates certain wear patterns rather than reducing them: brake discs and pads suffer from surface corrosion through lack of regular use, tyres can develop flat spots or sidewall cracking from prolonged standing, rubber suspension bushes and drivetrain seals are prone to drying and perishing without regular heat cycling, and the 12 volt battery is likely to have been replaced at least once. Conversely, high-load components such as the clutch, turbocharger (if fitted) and major internal engine wear items have been spared the duty cycle of a higher mileage vehicle. The MOT record shows no annual mileage progression is directly verifiable beyond the current reading, but the low overall figure should prompt a careful inspection for the classic symptoms of underuse rather than overuse. On a physical inspection and test drive, particular attention should be paid to brake feel and effectiveness, as a low-mileage vehicle often suffers from corroded brake discs that produce judder or vibration through the steering wheel under light braking, alongside seized or binding caliper slide pins that cause uneven pad wear and pulling to one side. Listen and feel for clonks or rattles from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which can indicate perished lower wishbone bushes or top mount bearings that have dried out through limited cycling, both of which are common failure points on this generation of Focus and C-Max platform vehicles. Check for any staining or dampness around the engine oil filter housing, cam cover gasket and lower bellhousing area, as dried seals on a low-mileage engine are prone to weeping once the vehicle returns to more regular service. A thorough road test on a dual carriageway should confirm straight-line stability, with any pulling or steering vagueness potentially pointing to tired front suspension components rather than simple geometry misalignment. Finally, inspect all tyres closely for uneven tread wear, cracking between the ribs and any flat spotting, as a set of original-age tyres on a nine-year-old vehicle with this mileage profile may be due for replacement regardless of remaining tread depth, and verify the production date code on the sidewall to confirm they are not older than six years.