2015 Ford C-MAX 1.0L Petrol · SO15 PCV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the most recent inspection indicates a shift from clean records to mechanical wear. In the February 2026 test at 51,832 miles, the tester identified severe deterioration on the offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover and the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover. While the vehicle passed despite these defects, they suggest that rubber components in the front suspension are beginning to fail due to age rather than high mileage. The mileage profile is consistently low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,700 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 7,450 miles between the August 2023 test (38,558 miles) and the September 2024 test (46,009 miles), which represents a period of higher usage. Despite this interval, the records from 2022 through 2025 show a lack of defects, suggesting that the drivetrain and structural components have remained under low stress during the longer periods of stationary use. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the deteriorated ball joint covers have not led to actual play in the joints. The 2023 advisory regarding a nearside front tyre worn to the limit on the edge indicates a past alignment issue or uneven wear that should be monitored on current tyres. Given the low mileage, the buyer must also check for cracking in rubber bushings, split hoses, and brake lines, which often perish over time on vehicles that sit for long periods regardless of the distance driven.