2015 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · CU15 YLP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding suspension wear components. While it passed its latest test in March 2026 at 73,444 miles, the record reveals multiple advisories for rear suspension bushes and tyre degradation. The failure just three weeks prior at 73,418 miles is particularly concerning as the vehicle failed due to excessive exhaust emissions, suggesting a potential engine management or fuel system issue that required immediate intervention to rectify before the successful re-test. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. There is a gap of 5,538 miles between the March 2024 and March 2025 tests, followed by another 2,410 miles leading into the March 2026 failure. This low annual mileage suggests light use, but the long intervals between services can lead to the accelerated degradation of rubber-based components like suspension bushes, which aligns with the recurring faults noted in the MOT history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear suspension. The history shows a persistent issue of worn arm pins and bushes from 2025 through to 2026, indicating that the trailing arms are reaching the end of their functional life. The recent front tyres also showed signs of cracking and perishing, which is a common symptom of aged rubber despite low tread depth. Furthermore, the significant emissions failure in March 2026 necessitates a check of the engine's performance for any lingering smoke or rough idling to ensure the cause of the high emissions was fully addressed rather than merely masked.