2016 Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5L Diesel · RF16 NWM

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status with a stabilizing maintenance trend. Following the most recent MOT test on 11 July 2025 at 96,846 miles, the car passed without any defects recorded. This represents an improvement over the previous year where the vehicle failed due to brake and lighting issues, indicating that the current owner addressed the identified mechanical faults promptly. The mileage pattern is consistent with a decade-old family vehicle, averaging approximately 9,700 miles per year. Between July 2023 and July 2024, the vehicle covered 10,596 miles, followed by a further 13,028 miles between July 2024 and July 2025. This slight increase in annual usage suggests the car is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and brake-related seizing. A buyer should specifically inspect the rear suspension, as the July 2023 test flagged light oil misting on the offside rear shock absorber. While this did not cause a failure, shock absorbers often deteriorate from misting to full leakage over time. The 2024 failure for thin brake pads on both front wheels indicates the vehicle reaches its consumable limits at regular intervals, so the current thickness of the pads and discs should be verified to ensure they are not nearing another replacement threshold. The record shows a missing central rear passenger seat in 2023, so the buyer must confirm all seating and associated safety anchoring hardware are present and functional. Given that no structural corrosion or significant exhaust issues have been flagged in the history, the focus should remain on the mechanical wear of the suspension system and the integrity of the lighting alignment as the vehicle approaches the 100,000-mile mark.