2016 Ford Grand C-MAX 1.5L Diesel · RJ66 RKA

The 2016 Ford Grand C-Max currently holds a valid MOT certificate dated 20 May 2026, passed at 114,262 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean result is significant because the very previous test, just one day earlier on 19 May 2026 at 114,260 miles, failed on five separate items. The tester flagged a rough offside front wheel bearing, a slightly noisy nearside front wheel bearing, a split offside front constant velocity boot, and fluctuating service brakes on both front wheels, along with an inoperative offside rear registration plate lamp. The fact that all of these were rectified within 24 hours suggests the previous owner addressed the faults promptly rather than ignoring them. The maintenance trend at the point of sale is therefore stable and improving, with no outstanding advisories or recurring failures on the current certificate. The mileage progression tells a fairly consistent story. Between the August 2023 test at 64,405 miles and the June 2024 test at 70,572 miles, the car covered roughly 6,167 miles in ten months. From June 2024 to May 2025 the mileage jumped from 70,572 to 90,686, a gain of over 20,000 miles in under a year, indicating a period of heavier use. The most recent interval, from May 2025 at 90,686 miles to May 2026 at 114,262 miles, shows approximately 23,576 miles covered in twelve months. This is a marked increase compared to earlier years and points to sustained high mileage use, which places greater demand on consumable components, particularly brakes, tyres, suspension bushes, and drivetrain joints. Buyers should pay close attention to the front-end components that featured in the May 2025 failure. Wheel bearings and constant velocity boots are items that deteriorate progressively, so any roughness, clicking on lock, or visible grease splatter around the offside front area warrants immediate inspection. The fluctuating front service brakes from the same test could point to warped brake discs or unevenly worn pads, and a road test under firm braking will reveal whether the issue has been fully resolved or if disc replacement is still needed. The split CV boot, if not replaced promptly, can lead to joint failure and costly drivetrain repair, so confirming a fresh boot and intact joint is essential. Beyond the flagged items, the rear tyre advisories noted in June 2024 for both nearside and offside rear tyres suggest the car may have spent time on aged rubber. At 114,262 miles with a history of high annual use, checking the date codes and tread depth on all four tyres, including the spare, is a sensible precaution. The missing rear and central passenger seats recorded in May 2025 are unusual and may indicate the car was used for load carrying or commercial purposes during that period, which could mean heavier-than-average wear on the rear suspension and floor pan. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, especially around suspension mounting points and the exhaust system, would help confirm the car's structural integrity before purchase.