2015 Ford C-MAX 1.0L Petrol · SB65 PCV

A clean, uninterrupted run of four consecutive pass results with zero advisories or failures from 2023 through the most recent test on 10 April 2026 points to a vehicle that has cleared statutory roadworthiness scrutiny without recorded defect concerns across that window. Earlier still, the 2021 test also returned a clean sheet, and the only recorded blemish anywhere in the eight-test history consists of two advisories at the 2022 examination, both relating to sidewall cuts on the front tyres that were not deep enough to reach the ply or cords. No brake, suspension, exhaust, corrosion, structural, or lighting issues have been logged at any point, and there are no failures to reconcile. Taken on its own, the DVSA file presents a stable and unremarkable roadworthiness profile rather than one characterised by escalating defects. Recorded mileage of 73,257 miles over approximately eleven years works out at around 6,660 miles annually, which sits within the expected band for a family-sized MPV of this age and is neither unusually low nor conspicuously high. There is a notable testing gap between the April 2021 pass and the September 2019 pass prior to it, representing a roughly twenty-month interval where no MOT event is recorded; this almost certainly reflects the vehicle being off the road during that period, likely as a result of the COVID-19 MOT exemption window, rather than any underlying mechanical concern. The progression between successive recorded mileages would need to be verified against the V5C or service paperwork to rule out any irregular jumps, but the available data does not flag a sudden spike in usage that would point to high-mileage abuse of components such as the clutch, turbo, or front suspension. With only tyre-sidewall advisories in the entire file, any buyer inspection should logically concentrate on the running gear that wears with age and mileage on a C-Max of this profile, particularly the front suspension and braking components that tend to be the first to attract attention. On a test drive, listen for clonks or dull knocks from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which can indicate worn front strut top mountings, droplinks, or anti-roll bar bushes, and feel for any vagueness or rattle through the steering wheel that might suggest tie-rod or track-rod end wear. Under braking, check for judder through the pedal or vibration through the steering, which on a C-Max of this age and mileage is often linked to front disc warping, while any pulling to one side could indicate a binding caliper or uneven pad wear. Also worth scrutinising are the areas that tend to suffer on higher-mileage diesel or petrol C-Max models regardless of MOT outcome, including the rear suspension beam bushes for cracking or splitting, the exhaust system for corrosion at the joint between the cat and the rear silencer, and the undertray and subframe areas for any surface corrosion that has not yet reached reportable severity. Inspect the engine bay for oil misting or residue around the cam cover and oil filter housing, which is common on this engine family, and verify that the cooling system has been kept fresh, as neglected coolant is a known cause of water pump and thermostat failure on these vehicles. Finally, confirm that both front tyres are of matching brand, size, and tread depth given the 2022 sidewall cut advisories, and verify the production date stamps to ensure they are not aged-out rubber masquerading as fresh tread.