2016 Ford C-MAX 1.5L Diesel · WR16 DJU

A continuous run of five consecutive pass results with no recorded advisories or failures represents an exceptionally clean MOT history for this 2016 Ford C-Max, with the most recent test on 31 March 2026 returning a pass and no defects recorded. Across every annual examination from 2022 through 2026, the vehicle has presented without a single flagged item, which on a ten-year-old car is unusual and indicates that none of the components commonly associated with wear on this model — suspension components, brake friction materials, tyres, or exhaust integrity — have triggered examiner attention in recent years. There are no recorded failures, no advisories for corrosion, and no repeat items appearing across tests, meaning the record shows no emerging pattern of deterioration at the time of the examinations. The recorded mileage of 35,938 against a ten-year age equates to an average of roughly 3,594 miles per year, which is markedly below typical annual accumulations for a family-orientated multi-purpose vehicle of this type. This figure suggests either extended periods of light use or significant standing time between journeys, both of which carry their own mechanical considerations. Lower-mileage operation tends to preserve internal combustion components and reduce wear on brake discs and friction material, but extended standing periods can accelerate certain age-related degradation such as corrosion on underbody components, deterioration of rubber bushes and seals, and oxidation within the braking system. Equally, the short annual mileages may mean that wear items such as brake discs and tyres have not been exercised enough to confirm their full service life, and an in-person inspection of pad and disc thickness is advisable before relying on the MOT pass as proof of remaining brake life. On a physical inspection, particular attention should be paid to the underside and structural areas, as the MOT record shows no advisories for corrosion but also offers no direct observation of underbody condition — common trouble spots on C-Max vehicles of this generation include the rear suspension trailing arm bushes, the front subframe mounting points, and the brake pipes running along the chassis rail. With the vehicle having stood for periods given the low annual mileage, check for surface oxidation on exposed brake discs, which may present as a slight roughness but should not be accompanied by a lip of corroded material at the disc edge. Listen during a test drive for any clonking or knocking from the rear suspension over uneven road surfaces, as perished or hardened bushes may not always be evident on a standard MOT roller test but commonly produce audible symptoms in use. Steering should remain centred and free of vibration, with no pulling to either side under braking or acceleration, and the brake pedal should feel firm without excessive travel or judder. Given the absence of any flagged items across the entire recorded history, there is no specific component recurrence to investigate further, but the mileage profile warrants a deliberate inspection of age-sensitive items including all rubber boots and gaiters on the steering and driveshafts, the condition of the auxiliary drive belt, and the state of coolant hoses. Confirm that all warning lamps extinguish promptly after engine start, that the clutch bite point is consistent and not slipping under load, and that the air conditioning system functions as expected, as climate control components are not examined under MOT. A pre-purchase inspection on a ramp would be prudent to verify underbody condition, given that the MOT history, while consistently clean, cannot confirm structural integrity beyond the items the examiner is required to assess.