2008 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · FT08 LUZ

The vehicle presents a marginal roadworthiness status with a maintenance history that suggests reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in October 2024 at 110,480 miles, the immediate failure on that date reveals significant safety oversights including a structural tyre failure and failed headlamps. The trend shows a recurring failure to address mechanical issues like brake pipe corrosion and suspension wear across multiple years, indicating that the previous owner only addressed faults when forced by an MOT failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 110,480 miles, this 18-year-old vehicle has averaged approximately 6,100 miles per year, which is consistent with typical light domestic use for its age. The record shows steady usage intervals, with roughly 5,700 miles covered between August 2022 and August 2023, and another 8,400 miles leading into the October 2024 test. This low mileage does not offset the age-related degradation of rubber and metal components evidenced by the persistent corrosion issues noted in the records. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system and suspension. The tester consistently flagged corroded brake pipes covered in grease between 2022 and 2023, which is a common tactic to hide structural decay from an inspector. The nearside rear shock absorbers have shown oil misting since at least 2022, and the previous anti-roll bar linkage failure in 2023 suggests general component fatigue. Furthermore, the history of distorted road wheels on both the front and nearside rear indicates the vehicle may have suffered significant impacts, which can lead to uneven wear on tyres and steering misalignment.