2012 Ford C-MAX 2.0L Diesel · FN12 HOA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive repairs rather than preventative upkeep. The most recent MOT conducted in August 2023 at 57,331 miles resulted in a pass following a failure just one day prior. While the immediate faults regarding front suspension ball joint dust covers and a damaged rear tyre were rectified, the presence of corrosion on the rear sub-frame remains a long-term structural concern that requires monitoring to ensure it does not deteriorate rapidly. The mileage profile is notably low for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,100 miles per year. The data shows consistent but infrequent usage between 2021 and 2023, with the car covering roughly 17,000 miles in that two-year window. This low-mileage pattern often suggests less mechanical wear-and-tear on the drivetrain and engine components, but long periods of standing can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and seals, which aligns with the ball joint cover failures noted in the 2023 test. A prospective buyer must focus specifically on the rear sub-frame to assess whether the corrosion noted in 2023 has progressed toward a structural weakness. The previous history of worn front discs and thin rear pads in 2021 suggests that the braking system is serviced only when components reach failure limits. Given the failure of the front ball joint dust covers, a physical inspection of the front suspension bushings and joints is essential to ensure no new play or tearing has occurred since the last repair.