2012 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · DA12 FPX

The 2012 Ford C-Max presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 13 August 2025 at 94,969 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend appears stable across the three years of available history, with each annual examination either passing cleanly or failing on administrative grounds rather than mechanical fault. The vehicle shows no recurring advisories or worsening condition in the official record. Recorded mileage rose from 81,978 at the August 2023 test to 89,722 at the August 2024 failure and 89,724 at the subsequent pass, then to 94,969 by August 2025. That equates to roughly 6,700 miles per year, typical for a 14-year-old vehicle of this type. The sparse three-year trail shows no rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps, and the DVSA entries carry no corrosion, suspension, brake, or emissions flags at any stage. The failed tests on 12 August 2025 and 13 August 2024 are anomalous. Both list zero defects yet resulted in a fail, which points to documentation or identification issues at the testing station rather than a mechanical defect on the car. A buyer should still confirm with the seller what caused those outcomes, as the record alone does not explain them. Given the clean advisories and passes, the C-Max requires only standard pre-purchase checks. Inspect the front suspension bushes, rear coil springs, brake disc thickness, and underbody structural integrity for hidden corrosion the annual test may not have captured. Verify the tyre tread depth and wiper condition, though no consumable wear was flagged in the official data.