2007 Ford C-MAX 1.8L Petrol · DN57 KVP

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward increasing age-related component degradation. The most recent test in June 2026 at 87,216 miles identified multiple advisories including a binding offside front service brake and corrosion on both rear suspension arms. While the car passed, the emergence of these faults after several years of clean records starting in 2023 suggests that the vehicle is entering a phase where rubber and metal components are failing regardless of the low annual mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. There is a significant gap in recorded data between 2016 (50,432 miles) and 2017 (63,049 miles), where the car covered over 12,000 miles. This low usage pattern often leads to accelerated corrosion on structural components and the drying of rubber bushings, which is evidenced by the deteriorated suspension arm bush and coolant leak noted during the 2017 test failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear subframe and suspension arms, as corrosion was first noted in 2020 and has now reached an advisory stage on the suspension arms themselves. The recurring issue of the offside front brake binding appearing in both 2024 and 2026 indicates a persistent sticking caliper or slider pin that requires attention to prevent premature disc wear. Furthermore, uneven tyre wear on inner edges seen throughout the history suggests alignment issues or worn bushes that should be verified by checking the current set of tyres.