2017 Ford C-MAX 1.0L Petrol · S2 RON

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent MOT history indicates a downward trend in preventative maintenance. While it passed the test on 26 March 2026 at 38,784 miles, it failed earlier that same day due to multiple safety defects. The tester flagged thin brake pads and pitted or scored brake discs on both axles, alongside a structural failure on the nearside front tyre. This suggests that the current owner deferred essential consumable replacements until the test failure occurred. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,300 miles per year. The record shows a clean history between 2020 and 2023, where no defects were recorded. However, there is a significant jump in usage between March 2024 and March 2026, where the car covered 13,176 miles in two years. This increased activity, combined with the 2024 advisory regarding perishing and cracking tyres, points to a pattern of intermittent use where rubber components age due to time rather than tread wear. A buyer must personally inspect the braking system thoroughly, as the recurring mention of scored discs and thin pads indicates the vehicle has operated with worn hardware. The 2024 advisory for sidewall cracking and the 2026 failure for a structural tyre bulge suggest the tyres are reaching their age-related limit. Given the low mileage, the inspector should also check for seized brake calipers and perished suspension rubber components, as vehicles that sit for long periods often suffer from oxidation and surface corrosion that high-mileage cars might not reveal.