2015 Ford C-MAX 1.0L Petrol · EO65 VLD

A pattern of repeated front-tyre wear advisories, combined with intermittent brake and suspension observations, defines the mechanical history of this 2015 Ford C-MAX. Across the seven recorded tests since 2019, the car has passed every annual examination without a single failure, the most recent pass on 17 December 2025 being accompanied by advisories on both inner front tyres wearing close to the legal limit and on the edges. The same edge-wear condition on the front tyres was flagged in August 2023 and again in August 2025, suggesting a recurring geometry or suspension geometry issue rather than isolated tyre deterioration. Beyond the tyres, the braking system has drawn three advisories across 2023 and 2024 covering thinning rear pads and pitted or scored front and rear discs, while a 2022 advisory noted slight perishing of the rear nearside and offside trailing link arm bushes. The cumulative picture is one of broadly maintained roadworthiness, but with a consistent theme of front-end tyre wear and a gradual accumulation of brake and rear suspension observations that warrant closer physical inspection before purchase. With approximately 45,140 miles recorded over eleven years, the annual mileage averages around 4,100 miles, which sits well below typical usage for a family C-segment vehicle of this age. Tests have been conducted at remarkably regular twelve-month intervals from 2019 through 2025, indicating the car has remained in active service rather than being laid up, and no year-on-year gaps or mileage plateaus are evident in the provided records. Low annual mileage of this nature reduces wear on high-mileage consumables such as clutches, timing chains and engine internals, but it can accelerate deterioration of rubber components, brake discs (through corrosion from infrequent use) and underbody protection. The recurring tyre edge wear, combined with brake disc pitting observed in 2024, is consistent with a vehicle that accumulates mileage gently but is still subject to standing-time corrosion on exposed braking surfaces and to geometry-related wear on the front tyres that may not be corrected by routine rotation alone. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection areas are the front suspension geometry and the rear trailing arm bushes. The trailing link arm bushes were flagged as slightly perished in 2022, so on a test drive listen for any knocking or clunking from the rear over uneven roads, and check for uneven ride height at the back, which would indicate advanced bush deterioration allowing axle movement. With front tyres repeatedly wearing on both inner and outer edges, the car should be assessed for worn lower suspension arms, anti-roll bar drop links, and front strut top mounts, as well as for correct tracking; any pulling to one side, vibration through the steering wheel, or uneven tyre wear across the tread face when inspected would point to a geometry or component issue that has not yet been rectified. Given that the brake discs were noted as pitted and scored in 2024, a thorough check of disc thickness with a gauge is advisable, along with inspection of the rear pads for remaining material, and a careful listen under gentle braking for any grinding, judder or pulsing through the pedal that would indicate warped or excessively worn discs. Finally, given the car's age and the 2020 advisory regarding a damaged offside rear tyre, the underbody should be examined for any corrosion around the rear trailing arm mounting points, the fuel and brake pipework, and the subframe areas, as these are common rust locations on C-MAX vehicles that have seen eleven winters of road use. A check for damp patches under the vehicle when first viewed could indicate weeping coolant hoses or oil seals, neither of which appear in the MOT data but are relevant given the car's age. Ensure all warning lights extinguish promptly on ignition, including the airbag and traction control indicators, as electronic systems of this vintage can develop faults independent of the mechanical items covered at MOT. The MOT record demonstrates consistent pass outcomes with a defined pattern of advisories, and addressing the front tyre wear, brake condition and rear trailing arm bushes would be the most directly relevant items to resolve to bring the vehicle up to a satisfactory mechanical standard.