2013 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · CA62 FFJ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward deferred component replacement. While it passed the latest test in July 2025 at 104,122 miles, the tester flagged thin rear brake pads and worn rear trailing arm bushes. These issues follow a pattern seen in the 2024 test where front tyres were noted as reaching the legal limit, suggesting that consumables and wear items are only being addressed as they approach a failure threshold. The car has covered 104,122 miles over 13 years, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. This usage is consistent with typical family vehicle patterns for this age. The mileage accumulation is steady, with intervals of roughly 7,000 to 9,000 miles recorded between each annual test from 2021 through 2025. This regularity suggests consistent use rather than long periods of stagnation which often lead to hidden internal corrosion. A buyer must prioritize a physical inspection of the rear suspension geometry, as the trailing arm bushes were identified as worn in two consecutive years during 2024 and 2025. Although these did not result in excessive movement at the time of testing, persistent wear in rubber components often leads to degraded handling characteristics. The buyer should also verify the offside rear coil spring, which showed signs of corrosion in 2021, to ensure the rust has not progressed to a fracture or structural failure. The braking system requires immediate attention due to the thin pads recorded in the most recent entry. Given the history of worn tyres in 2024, the owner appears to overlook routine maintenance until it becomes critical. A thorough check of the brake discs for scoring or glazing is necessary to ensure the thin pads have not caused permanent damage to the rotors.