2014 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · FN14 YOF

The 2014 Ford C-Max presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 25 March 2025 at 95,147 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests also passed cleanly. The only anomaly is a failed test logged on 17 March 2023 at 82,252 miles with no defects recorded, immediately followed by a pass on the same day at identical mileage, which points to an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 7,929 miles per year. The records show 76,617 miles in March 2022, 82,252 miles in March 2023, 88,486 miles in March 2024, and 95,147 miles in March 2025. Annual gains of around 6,000 to 6,800 miles reflect consistent, moderate use with no standing periods or sudden high-mileage spikes. The DVSA data is sparse on advisories, showing no flagged wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion across the five entries. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clean record. Twelve years of service invites unseen deterioration in coil springs, brake discs, and subframe corrosion that MOT testers may not always record as advisories. The uneventful history suggests the previous owner kept basic upkeep current, though the 2023 same-day fail-pass pair warrants a check of the VIN and test certificate to confirm no omitted defect. Given the lack of recurring faults or structural warnings, the C-Max shows no worsening mechanical trend. Prioritise checking underside structural integrity, suspension arm bushes, and exhaust emissions during a pre-purchase examination to validate the paper record against real-world condition.