2016 Ford C-MAX 1.0L Petrol · LO65 FTF

A spotless five-year MOT record, with a pass issued on 20 October 2025 and no advisories or defects recorded across any of the 2021 through 2025 tests, defines this 2016 Ford C-Max as a mechanically consistent example. The absence of any flagged component wear throughout the testing history indicates that the brake system, suspension geometry, exhaust integrity, and underbody structure have all remained within serviceable limits well past the typical point where advisories begin to accumulate. For a vehicle of this age, a clean run of passes with zero advisory entries is a strong indicator that the car has not suffered from the corrosion or component fatigue commonly seen on earlier C-Max examples. The recorded mileage of 49,403 against an approximate ten-year age equates to an annual accumulation of around 4,940 miles, which sits well below the typical 7,000 to 10,000 miles covered by an average privately owned car of this era. The MOT history confirms consistent annual testing with no significant gaps in road use, suggesting the vehicle has been driven regularly rather than left to stand for extended periods. From a mechanical perspective, this lower-than-average mileage reduces the likelihood of major wear on high-mileage items such as the dual-clutch transmission internals, turbocharger bearings, or injector components, but it does mean closer attention should be paid to perishable items that degrade with age regardless of distance covered, particularly rubber sealing components and flexible pipework. Given the absence of any specific defect categories in the MOT record, attention on a pre-purchase inspection should focus on the areas most prone to age-related deterioration on the C-Max platform. The rear suspension trailing arm bushes and the front anti-roll bar drop links are known to deteriorate on this model and should be checked for splitting or excessive play, which would present as clonking noises over speed humps or a vague, wandering feel through quick direction changes. The power steering fluid and the condition of the fluid under the reservoir cap should be examined for darkening or a burnt smell, as the electric power assistance unit and its associated plumbing can weep over time. The brake discs, while not flagged in the MOT history, should be inspected for an inner lip and any signs of corrosion pitting along the friction surface, particularly given the relatively low mileage which can lead to surface rust forming from infrequent heavy braking. A test drive should focus on smooth cold starting behaviour, noting any excessive vibration or hesitation from the 1.5 or 1.6 diesel engine typical of this generation, and any flicker of the engine management light which could indicate diesel particulate filter or sensor concerns. The dual-clutch Powershift transmission, if fitted, should be tested for smooth, decisive gear changes with no shudder on low-speed pulling away, as this is a recognised wear point. Listen for any rhythmic knocking from the front suspension while turning at low speed, which points to worn drop link bushes, and feel for any pulling to one side under braking which could indicate a binding caliper. Finally, a thorough underbody examination for any fresh corrosion on the subframe, suspension arms, and brake pipe runs would be prudent, even though the MOT history shows nothing of concern, given the vehicle is now entering its eleventh year.