2014 Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0L Petrol · SL14 CMZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding mechanical components. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 57,867 miles passed, it introduced several advisories including a minor exhaust leak, a binding rear brake, and corrosion on all four coil springs. This represents a regression from the November 2024 period where the vehicle failed due to significant front brake wear, exhaust noise, and high emission levels. The pattern suggests that the owner only addresses faults once they trigger an MOT failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 12 years old, the recorded 57,867 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. This low usage profile is consistent across the records, with only 2,236 miles driven between the November 2024 and 2025 tests. However, low-mileage vehicles often suffer from accelerated degradation of rubber components and corrosion due to inactivity. The presence of worn trailing arm bushes in 2024, followed by corroded springs in 2025, indicates that age-related wear is impacting the chassis despite the low mileage. A prospective buyer must prioritise an inspection of the suspension and braking system. The corrosion on the coil springs noted in late 2025 is a structural risk that could lead to sudden failure, while the binding offside rear brake and the previous history of worn discs and fluctuating brakes require a thorough check for caliper sticking and uneven pad wear. Additionally, the buyer should verify the exhaust system to ensure the minor leak identified in the latest test has not been properly rectified, as the vehicle previously failed on both emissions and noise levels.