2013 Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · EA63 CEX

The vehicle currently holds a robust roadworthiness rating, but the maintenance trend is clearly deteriorating rather than stable. The most recent MOT on 2026-01-27 at 117,413 miles was passed, yet the history reveals a severe pattern of failure. The 2026 test flagged critical issues including a severely deteriorating constant velocity boot on the offside front drive shaft joint, a failed nearside rear registration plate lamp, and oil leak issues that were not excessive. This indicates that the vehicle has not been adequately maintained since the 2025-01-28 test, which was also passed but failed on the same critical components. The failure on the 2025-01-28 test further suggests that basic upkeep has been skipped, as the same critical faults were identified again on the 2024-01-24 test. The mileage accumulation is substantial and uneven, particularly concerning the vehicle's age. The odometer shows 117,413 miles, which is roughly 9,032 miles per year, fitting the typical expectation for a 2013 model. However, this is not consistent with light use or long standing; rather, it suggests rapid mileage accumulation likely due to the vehicle's age and the specific faults identified. The 2025-01-28 test at 106,935 miles failed on the front brake pad and drive shaft joint, a pattern that recurs across multiple years. This rapid wear pattern, combined with the failure of the position lamp and registration plate in the same test, suggests that the vehicle has been driven for a significant period without the necessary preventative maintenance, leading to accelerated degradation of critical components. Given the recurring failure of the constant velocity joints, the oil leaks, and the failed position lamp, a buyer must inspect the vehicle for structural integrity and wear on suspension bushings, brake discs, and steering rack inner joints. While the oil leak and worn brake pads are consumable issues, the constant velocity boot failure and the failed position lamp indicate a more serious structural risk. The 2026-01-27 test highlighted that the constant velocity boot is severely deteriorated, which could lead to excessive play in the steering rack and potentially affect the drivetrain. A thorough inspection is required to assess the structural integrity of the front suspension, the condition of the drive shaft joints, and the overall mechanical condition of the engine bay, as the vehicle has a history of failing on critical components that would normally be replaced or serviced.