2018 Ford C-MAX 1.0L Petrol · SF68 YML

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While the car passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 64,117 miles, this followed a significant failure just one month prior at 63,682 miles. That failure revealed a high volume of mechanical and safety defects, including a malfunctioning engine management light and fluctuating brakes. The fact that these critical issues were only addressed when forced by an MOT failure suggests a history of neglecting the vehicle's mechanical health. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 13,627 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, followed by another rapid accumulation of 12,394 miles in the subsequent year leading up to the 2025 failures. This increase in usage correlates with the deteriorating condition observed. While the total mileage remains relatively low for the age, the frequency of failures in the last twelve months indicates the vehicle is currently under mechanical stress despite the low distance covered. A buyer must meticulously inspect the braking system and suspension components during a physical viewing. The 2025 failure flagged excessively fluctuating front brakes and pitted rear discs, which often indicates warped rotors or seized caliper pistons. The previous failure of the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage suggests that other suspension bushes and ball joints may also be nearing the end of their service life. Furthermore, the recurring issues with mismatched tyre sizes and structural tyre bulges noted in 2023 point to a lack of attention to basic vehicle safety standards that should be verified immediately.