2016 Ford C-MAX 1.0L Petrol · CE66 VPN

The most recent DVSA examination on 2 December 2025 resulted in a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, which is the best possible outcome and indicates that the vehicle was in a sound roadworthy condition at the time of test. Looking back through the recorded history, the overall trend is broadly stable with one notable exception: the dangerous failure on 5 December 2022 for excessively worn front and rear brake pads below the 1.5mm minimum thickness. The immediate retest the following day showed the remedial work had been carried out to a satisfactory standard, and there have been no further brake-related advisories since, suggesting the braking system has been maintained diligently thereafter. A single advisory regarding corroded rear axle components was issued in December 2024, and this isolated entry is the only structural note in an otherwise clean sequence, indicating that any surface corrosion is currently being monitored rather than presenting an immediate concern. With a recorded mileage of 51,598 miles over approximately ten years, the vehicle has covered an average of around 5,160 miles annually, which is well below typical usage for a family C-Max of this vintage and points to either predominantly short urban trips or extended periods of standing. Such low annual mileage often correlates with a greater incidence of age-related degradation rather than wear-and-tear from high mileage. The MOT intervals show consistent annual testing with no apparent gaps in the record, but the relatively modest accumulation between tests means consumables such as brake discs, clutches and tyres may have aged from calendar exposure rather than mechanical wear. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection areas should reflect this low-mileage, age-driven profile. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, which is common on vehicles over six years old regardless of tread depth, and any uneven wear patterns should be noted as these can indicate suspension misalignment or worn bushes that may not have manifested as advisories under low usage. The brake discs, having stood for prolonged periods, are susceptible to surface corrosion and the calipers to seizing, so during a test drive any juddering on initial application, a pulling sensation to one side, or handbrake inefficiency should be investigated by raising the vehicle and checking for binding slides. Likewise, the exhaust system, including the rear silencer and underfloor sections, warrants close scrutiny for rust perforation, particularly given the noted axle corrosion advisory, and the underside should be inspected for any structural or floor pan deterioration that would be consistent with winter road salt exposure. Given the vehicle's age, the buyer should also verify the time-based service items that are not covered by MOT testing. The 12V battery should be load-tested, as batteries beyond five years frequently fail without warning, and all fluid services should be confirmed by documentary evidence: engine oil and filter changes at least annually, brake fluid renewed every two years due to its hygroscopic nature, and coolant replacement on the manufacturer's schedule. The cam belt or timing chain service history must be checked according to Ford's specified interval for the 1.0 EcoBoost or 1.6 petrol and 1.5/2.0 TDCi diesel variants, as failure of this component on a ten-year-old vehicle could result in catastrophic engine damage. Finally, a thorough road test should be conducted paying attention to any suspension clonks over uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn anti-roll bar links, drop links, or coil spring seats, all common age-related deterioration points on this model.