2017 Ford Grand C-MAX 1.0L Petrol · SL67 UDM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in May 2025 at 111,508 miles passed, it revealed multiple points of wear that had been flagged in previous years. The transition from a clean record in early 2023 to frequent failures in 2024 suggests that components are only being addressed when they approach a failure threshold rather than being replaced during scheduled intervals. The car has covered 111,508 miles over nine years, representing a high average of approximately 12,400 miles per annum. There is a significant spike in usage between February 2023 and May 2025, where the vehicle clocked over 50,000 miles in just 26 months. This rapid accumulation puts considerable stress on the drivetrain and suspension wear items, which is reflected in the recurring issues regarding brake components and suspension bushings noted during the 2024 testing period. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front braking system, as the discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in both 2024 and 2025. The suspension also shows signs of degradation, with a nearside front ball joint dust cover failing in 2024 and an offside rear suspension arm bush showing wear by 2025. You should check for excessive play in the steering and listen for lateral knocks, as the record suggests the rubber suspension components are reaching the end of their functional life. The tyre history further reveals a pattern of neglect, with multiple failures for uneven wear and under-inflation across 2022 and 2024. This may indicate poor alignment or simply a failure to monitor replacement cycles. Given the high mileage and the history of parking brake efficiency failures, a professional test of the handbrake mechanism and rear calipers is necessary to ensure no deeper mechanical faults have developed since the last inspection.