2014 Ford Grand C-MAX 2.0L Diesel · AV64 HSK

This Ford Grand C-Max presents a clean and reassuring roadworthiness profile across its recorded DVSA test history, with five consecutive passes at the most recent annual tests culminating in a pass on 22 July 2025 with no defects or advisories of any kind. That unbroken sequence of clean outcomes indicates that no structural, braking, suspension, or exhaust concerns have been flagged by examiners, and crucially there is no recorded pattern of recurring advisories that might suggest chronic wear on specific components. A twelve-year-old vehicle with this kind of advisory-free MOT paper trail is unusual and suggests the car has not accumulated the sort of borderline-failing items that commonly appear on family vehicles of this age, such as corroded brake lines, perished suspension bushes, or failing coil springs. While a clean MOT history does not constitute a mechanical guarantee, it does confirm that nothing has deteriorated to the point of test failure or examiner concern over the past five years. Recorded mileage stands at 84,012 miles across roughly twelve years of service, which equates to an average annual accumulation of around 7,000 miles. This is broadly typical for a family MPV of its age and suggests a consistent pattern of regular rather than extreme use. There are no large gaps in the testing history that would indicate the vehicle was laid up for extended periods, nor any sudden mileage jumps between tests that might suggest clock irregularities or rapid high-mileage accumulation. The steady, moderate usage pattern is mechanically favourable because it tends to produce even wear on consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and clutches, and avoids the corrosion issues that can develop on underbody components when a vehicle stands unused for long spells. For a 2014 C-Max at this mileage, the 1.6 TDCi or 1.0 EcoBoost engines typically fitted would be approaching the stage where timing belts, dual-mass flywheels, and turbo-related items may warrant close attention regardless of MOT outcome. Given the absence of any specific advisories in the record, a prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components that commonly affect C-Max vehicles in this mileage bracket but which may not yet have crossed the MOT failure threshold. On a test drive, listen carefully for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, particularly from the anti-roll bar drop links and lower control arm bushes, which are known wear items on this platform. Feel for any pulling to one side under braking or vibration through the steering wheel, which could indicate warped front brake discs or a binding caliper, both of which are worth checking by inspecting the discs for lipping and ensuring the car rolls freely when off the throttle. Check the rear brake drums or discs for similar wear, and inspect the underside for any signs of fresh oil seepage from the engine or gearbox, particularly around the clutch slave cylinder on manual variants which is a known weak point. Finally, examine the rear sliding doors for smooth operation and proper latching, as the door mechanism and roller tracks can wear on higher-mileage C-Max examples and are expensive to rectify. Inspect the tyre tread depths and ensure wear is even across both axles, as uneven wear can point to suspension geometry issues or neglected wheel alignment. Check the coolant level and condition, as plastic coolant tanks and thermostat housings on these engines can become brittle with age, and look for any staining around the turbo area on diesel variants suggesting boost system leaks. The electrics, particularly the rear parking sensors and central locking on the sliding doors, are also worth verifying during a walk-around. Overall, the MOT history provides a strong baseline of mechanical integrity, but a thorough pre-purchase inspection complemented by these component-specific checks will provide the clearest picture of the vehicle's true condition.