2017 Ford C-MAX 1.0L Petrol · FL17 MBX

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning pattern of environmental degradation and reactive component replacement. In the most recent test in March 2026 at 27,292 miles, the car passed despite advisories for corrosion on both offside and nearside rear lower suspension arms, as well as the offside front coil spring. While these issues were not yet deemed structural failures, the presence of rust across multiple suspension components suggests that the vehicle is susceptible to atmospheric corrosion, likely due to its low usage profile rather than mechanical strain. The vehicle has covered an exceptionally low distance, averaging approximately 3,032 miles per year over its nine-year lifespan. Between March 2023 and March 2024, the car covered only 1,936 miles, and a further 3,907 miles were recorded in the following year. This low mileage is directly linked to the recurring failures of rubber-based components. The records show a consistent history of age-related cracking and perishing on tyres sidewalls across several years, indicating that the vehicle sits for long periods, allowing the rubber to degrade. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems to address the emerging rust. The corrosion noted on the lower suspension arms and artwork spring should be monitored closely to ensure surface rust does not transition into structural thinning. Furthermore, the braking system has shown recurring issues with thin pads noted in both 2024 and 2026, alongside corrosion on the rear brake hose ferrule identified in 2025. Given the history of exposed cords on the front tyre in 2025, the current state of all tyres must be checked for sidewall integrity, as low tread depth does not prevent age-related dry rot.