2009 Ford C-MAX 1.8L Diesel · YB58 DTV

A pattern of generally clean MOT results is punctuated only by a handful of isolated advisories and a single failure, indicating that the vehicle has not shown any chronic structural or safety‑critical defects. The most recent test in August 2024 passed without comment, following tyre‑wear advisories in 2023 and a historic power‑steering pipe seepage note from 2018; the 2019 failure for a low‑aim front headlamp and a non‑functional rear indicator was rectified and has not re‑appeared. This trajectory suggests that, aside from routine wear items, the car has maintained acceptable roadworthiness over the past six years. At 108,484 mi recorded for a 2009 model, the average annual mileage works out to roughly 6,400 mi, which sits comfortably within the normal UK usage envelope for a vehicle of this age. The MOT history shows no significant gaps in testing, implying that mileage increments have been steady rather than the result of long periods of inactivity. Mechanically, this steady usage points to moderate wear on consumables such as tyres, brakes and suspension components, but does not alone indicate premature failure of major drivetrain or structural parts. Prospective buyers should give particular attention to the front tyre condition, as the 2023 advisories flagged both nearside and offside front tyres as being close to the legal tread limit and showing edge wear. Verify that the tread depth exceeds 1.6 mm across the width, inspect the sidewalls for cuts or bulges, and feel for any vibration or pulling at higher speeds that could signal uneven wear or underlying alignment issues. The earlier power‑steering pipe seepage note warrants a visual check for any fresh fluid around the steering rack or hose connections, and a test of steering effort for any binding or loss of assistance, especially when the engine is idling. Although the headlamp aim and rear indicator failures recorded in 2019 have not resurfaced, confirm that the nearside headlamp projects a correctly centred beam and that the rear direction indicator flashes brightly and consistently. Any dimming, irregular flash rate or failure to illuminate should be investigated, as these items are safety‑critical and relatively inexpensive to rectify if still defective. A brief road‑test listening for unusual noises from the steering column, suspension bushes, or brake system will help confirm that no hidden deterioration has arisen since the last clean MOT.