2019 Ford C-MAX 1.5L Petrol · YB19 RWU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding brake-related wear components. The most recent test in April 2026 at 22,742 miles identified rear brake pads as wearing thin and brake discs as worn. This follows a failure in April 2024 at 11,628 miles where the front brake pads were flagged for being thin. While the vehicle continues to pass, the frequency of brake component degradation suggests a reactive approach to maintenance rather than proactive replacement of friction materials. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,250 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap between March 2022 and April 2023 where the car covered only 1,101 miles in over thirteen months, indicating long periods of inactivity. This low-use pattern often leads to specific issues with rubber components and fluid oxidation. The April 2025 test at 17,673 miles highlighted this by noting both nearside and offside front tyres had perished on the outer walls, a classic sign of age- rather than tread wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and rubber components. The recurring reports of thin pads and worn discs across both axles indicate that the braking hardware is nearing the end of its service life cycle. Given the perished tyres noted in 2025, check for cracking in the sidewalls of all tyres and the suspension bushes which may have seized due to the vehicle standing stationary. Verify the brake calipers for signs of seizing, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from internal corrosion and uneven uneven wear when not used frequently.