2007 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · CA07 OKT

The maintenance trend for this 2007 Ford C-Max shows a worsening front-end condition that culminated in a MOT failure in January 2026 at 81,586 miles, followed immediately by a pass on the same day after repairs. The tester flagged a fractured offside front coil spring and a missing steering rack gaiter, both serious failures that demanded immediate rectification. While the vehicle passed later that day, the progression from advisories to outright failures indicates deferred maintenance on critical suspension components. The recurring advisories for a worn offside front suspension arm ball joint and pin bush, present since January 2023, suggest a gradual deterioration of the front suspension assembly. The recorded mileage of 81,586 miles equates to roughly 4,294 miles per year, which is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old vehicle. The MOT records show a steady accumulation, moving from 75,875 miles in January 2023 to 81,586 miles in January 2026. This low annual usage implies long periods of standing, which aligns with the corrosion advisories noted on the rear coil springs and rear sub-frame in January 2023. Standing vehicles frequently suffer from seized components and surface rust, though the sub-frame corrosion was not severe enough to compromise structural integrity at that time. A prospective buyer must inspect the front suspension and steering components physically. The repeated advisories for the offside front suspension arm ball joint and pin bush, alongside the previously fractured coil spring, warrant close scrutiny of the wishbone bushes and shock absorbers, which have exhibited light oil misting on the nearside since 2023. Brake wear appears consistent with the low mileage; the tester flagged worn pads and pitted discs in 2023, but the low annual driving distance means these components may have sat idle, leading to surface corrosion rather than excessive wear. Underbody inspection remains essential, particularly the rear sub-frame and coil springs, to ensure the superficial corrosion noted in 2023 has not worsened into structural decay.