2012 Ford C-MAX 2.0L Diesel · CP62 VFE

The 2012 Ford C-MAX presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT activity occurred in January 2026 at 71,885 miles, where the vehicle failed and passed on the same day. The failure flagged a split nearside front CV boot and an inoperative engine MIL, both rectified before the pass. A nearside front tyre advisory also appeared on both the fail and pass certificates, suggesting the tyre was replaced or deemed acceptable but remained marginal. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, with no recurring serious mechanical failures, though the split CV boot indicates a component that may have been neglected or damaged recently. The mileage pattern is notably uneven. Between October 2022 at 51,731 miles and October 2023 at 53,733 miles, the car covered just 2,002 miles in twelve months. Yet between October 2023 and January 2026, it accumulated 18,152 miles in roughly two years and three months, averaging over 8,000 miles annually during that period. This suggests a shift from very light use to more regular driving. The overall average of roughly 5,135 miles per year remains low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, which typically benefits components like the exhaust and turbocharger but can lead to dried seals and perished rubber from prolonged standing. A buyer should inspect the front drivetrain carefully. The split nearside CV boot, even if replaced, raises the question of whether the joint itself suffered contamination and wear. Check for clicking on full lock and examine the inner CV joint play. The inoperative engine MIL from the January 2026 failure warrants a diagnostic scan to confirm no stored fault codes remain and that the bulb or ECU function is intact. Underneath, inspect the central rear heat shield noted as loose in October 2024; if still loose, it could contact the exhaust or fuel tank and pose a fire risk. The offside rear tyre cracking flagged in 2022 and the recurring nearside front tyre wear suggest uneven tyre degradation, possibly indicating wheel alignment issues or suspension wear. A thorough check of front suspension bushes, tracking, and tyre condition is advisable before purchase.