2014 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · EU14 SNZ

The 2014 Ford C-MAX presents a stable and broadly improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 4 December 2025 at 137,963 miles. That same day, an initial failure for structural deterioration of both rear tyres was rectified within hours, demonstrating prompt attention to safety-critical defects. The 2024 test cycle followed an identical pattern, where trivial lighting faults were fixed and a pass was secured on the same date. No suspension, braking, or structural corrosion defects appear anywhere in the record, which is a strong indicator of sound underlying mechanical condition. Mileage accumulation tells a coherent story. The vehicle covered roughly 28,055 miles between the February 2024 pass at 90,113 miles and the December 2025 test at 137,963 miles, averaging approximately 14,800 miles per year over that specific window. This sits above the vehicle's lifetime average of around 11,500 miles per year, suggesting recent heavier use, likely a sustained period of regular motorway or long-distance commuting. The record is clean and consistent, with no gaps or anomalies that would raise concern about the odometer's integrity. The recurring theme across the entire MOT history is tyre condition. Structural failure, tearing, and perishing have appeared in both the 2024 and 2025 test cycles, always on the rear axle. A buyer should physically inspect all four tyres, paying close attention to sidewall integrity, age coding, and uneven wear patterns that could point to tracking or suspension geometry issues not yet flagged by a tester. The rear tyres in particular deserve scrutiny given the repeated nature of these advisories. Beyond tyres, the absence of any brake, exhaust, or suspension defects in the record is encouraging, but a test drive should still verify smooth brake pedal feel, absence of pulling under firm braking, and no clunking from the rear suspension over speed bumps.