2014 Ford C-MAX 2.0L Diesel · AP14 ETP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a reactive service pattern rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in September 2025 at 104,362 miles, this followed a significant failure just two days prior. That failure highlighted critical safety issues including exposed tyre cords, a split CV boot, and mechanical play in the steering rack inner joints. The trend suggests the owner only addresses mechanical faults and safety defects when forced by an MOT failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical UK usage for its age, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the car covered 10,922 miles, which is slightly higher than the annual average. This increased usage likely correlates with the accelerated wear observed on consumables and components during that period. The gap between tests remains standard at annual intervals, but the rapid appearance of faults in the most recent cycle indicates the vehicle is reaching a stage of higher service requirements for various rubber and suspension components. A buyer must personally inspect the steering system specifically, as the recorded play in both steering rack inner joints in 2025 indicates significant component wear that can affect handling precision. The history also shows a pattern of neglected braking maintenance, with thin pads and worn discs flagged in both 2023 and 2024. Given the previous major exhaust leak in 2024 and the split CV boot in 2025, the entire underbody should be checked for corrosion and grease leakage from the offside front drive shaft. Ensure the rear tyres that previously flagged with exposed cords in the September 2025 failure have been properly replaced rather than merely patched.