2008 Ford C-MAX 1.8L Diesel · PE08 BPO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing an improving trend following a period of mechanical neglect. The most recent test on 26 May 2023 at 97,870 miles resulted in a pass after an initial failure for a single offside front position lamp. This indicates that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed, and the car currently meets the minimum safety standards for road use without reported defects. At 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 97,870 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per annum. The data shows a consistent usage pattern, with roughly 6,000 miles covered between the July 2021 test at 85,602 miles and the May 2022 test. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and corrosion on metal surfaces due to longer periods of inactivity between trips. A buyer must physically inspect the braking system thoroughly, as the May 2022 test at 91,411 miles flagged all four brake discs as being pitted or scored. While these were not considered seriously weakened at that time, surface rust on low-mileage vehicles can quickly lead to binding calipers. The buyer should also check the front shock absorbers for further oil leakage on the nearside side previously noted, and verify the nearside rear lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint which showed play. These suspension components are age-related and require monitoring to ensure they have not seized or deteriorated despite the low mileage.