2010 Ford C-MAX 2.0L Petrol · GY10 XFX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of deteriorating front suspension components. In the most recent test on October 2025 at 64,003 miles, the car initially failed due to excessively worn rear wishbone bushes and a split offside front inner drive shaft boot. While these faults were rectified to secure a pass one mile later, the progression from an advisory in late 2024 to a failure suggests that components have reached their functional limit. At 16 years old, the recorded mileage of 64,004 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,000 miles per annum. This low usage pattern often leads to the premature degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear from distance. The data shows consistent annual testing with roughly 1,500 to 1,800 miles driven between tests from 2022 and 2025. However, the failure of the suspension bushes and CV boots confirms that the age of the vehicle has caused these materials to dry out and crack despite the low mileage. A buyer should personally inspect the front suspension assembly to ensure the replacement wishbone bushes have been fitted correctly and that no play remains in the steering geometry. The offside front drive shaft boot also requires a close look for grease leakage, as a split boot can quickly lead to joint failure if not monitored. Given the history of worn-edge tyres noted in 2022, the current condition and alignment of the tyres should also be verified to ensure the suspension issues are not causing uneven tread wear.