2009 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · GJ09 GYF

The 2009 Ford C-MAX holds a valid MOT pass certificate dated 26 May 2026 at 109,752 miles, though that same test initially failed on the same day due to an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint, which was rectified before the pass was issued. The overall maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a pattern of deferred minor faults rather than proactive servicing. Multiple advisories have persisted across consecutive years without permanent resolution. The front registration plate has been flagged as deteriorated since at least May 2023, and the nearside front mirror case was noted as damaged in the most recent test. Oil leaks from both the engine and gearbox have appeared repeatedly since May 2023, consistently described as not excessive, suggesting seepage has been tolerated rather than repaired at source. Front brake discs have worn, pitted, or scored advisories in every test from May 2024 onwards, indicating the braking system is operating at the edge of acceptable condition. The mileage progression is consistent with light, regular use. The vehicle recorded 92,569 miles in May 2023, 97,780 in May 2024, 103,409 in May 2025, and 109,752 in May 2026, equating to roughly 5,500 to 6,400 miles per year. This is typical for a 17-year-old family car and there are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the annual interval pattern. The steady accumulation suggests the car has been used regularly rather than sitting idle, which reduces the risk of deterioration from long-term standing such as flat-spotted tyres or fuel system issues. A buyer should inspect the front suspension closely. The nearside front suspension arm rear bush was cracking and splitting in the most recent test, while the offside front ball joint was sufficiently worn to cause a failure. This points to uneven loading or possible impact damage and a thorough check of all front wishbone bushes, ball joints, and track rod ends is warranted. The persistent oil leaks from the engine and gearbox deserve investigation, as what the tester classifies not excessive today can worsen rapidly once a seal or gasket reaches the end of its service life. Brake discs and pads should be measured for remaining thickness and condition, given the recurring wear and corrosion advisories. Tyre condition also requires attention. Inner edge wear has been noted repeatedly across all four axles, most recently on both rear tyres, and a nail was found in the nearside rear tyre in May 2026. This wear pattern strongly suggests the tracking and wheel alignment have not been corrected, which will continue to destroy tyres prematurely if left unaddressed. The offside rear seat belt webbing is frayed and the rear tyre has a sidewall cut, both of which are inexpensive to fix but indicate a general attitude of minimal preventative upkeep.