2011 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · NG11 UAE

The vehicle presents a concerning trend of mechanical neglect characterized by a reactive maintenance approach rather than proactive care. While the car passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 182,049 miles, this followed just one day after a significant failure involving multiple safety defects. The history shows a persistent pattern of allowing critical components, such as tyres and suspension ball joints, to reach a point of failure before intervention, suggesting the owner only addresses faults when forced to do so by the MOT testing process. At 182,049 miles, this fifteen-year-old Ford has covered a significant distance, averaging over 12,000 miles per year. The data reveals a notable burst of usage between August 2024 and July 2025, where the vehicle covered approximately 13,000 miles in a short eleven-month period. This high rate of accumulation places immense strain on the drivetrain and suspension. The recurring failures of the steering rack inner joints and ball joints indicate that the steering-related components are nearing the end of their functional life. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the rear suspension and braking system, as corrosion on the coil springs and binding calipers have been documented consistently since early 2024. The 2025 report specifically flagged general corrosion across rear suspension components, which poses a risk to structural integrity if left untreated. Furthermore, the presence of exposed ply and cords on multiple tyres in the 2025 failure indicates that basic safety consumables were ignored. Immediate attention should also be paid to the CV boots and steering rack, as previous failures in these areas point to ongoing wear in the high-mileage chassis assembly.