2012 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · CV12 RVL

The 2012 Ford C-Max presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 26 February 2026 at 113,163 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior three successful tests also closed with clean sheets. The February 2025 failure at 106,430 miles carries no listed defects, which points to an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault needing repair. Mileage sits at a typical level for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 8,083 miles per year. The record shows steady annual use: 93,045 miles in March 2023, 100,410 in March 2024, 106,430 in February 2025, and 113,163 by February 2026. No standing periods or sudden accumulation appear. The sparse five-entry history with zero advisories suggests light, consistent use and no flagged neglect, though the absence of advisories on an older car warrants a closer look than the paper implies. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, as MOT testers often miss early underbody rust on vehicles of this age. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs deserve hands-on checks despite no advisories being raised. The clean record gives reasonable assurance, but the 2025 failure with no defects recorded means the buyer should confirm with DVLA why the test was voided before purchase. Consistent passes do not exempt a 113,000-mile Ford from consumable wear on tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions components.