2013 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · GF13 AAU

The 2013 Ford C-Max presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 16 March 2026 at 39,697 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five consecutive annual examinations from March 2022 to March 2026, the vehicle cleared each assessment without a single advisory or failure. This unbroken sequence indicates the previous keeper addressed any wear proactively and the mechanical condition has neither degraded nor required repeated attention. Odometer readings show remarkably low utilisation for a thirteen-year-old car. The record charts 36,372 miles at the 9 March 2022 test, rising to 37,347 miles by 15 March 2023, 37,996 miles in March 2024, 38,610 miles in March 2025, and 39,697 miles in March 2026. That equates to an average annual increment of roughly 800 miles across the logged period, well below typical private-use figures. Such restrained accumulation suggests extended periods of storage or short local journeys, with no abrupt mileage spikes that might signal neglected high-load operation. Despite the spotless MOT history, a buyer should still commission an independent physical inspection before purchase. The absence of advisories does not preclude age-related deterioration hidden from the tester's brief checklist. A buyer should scrutinise suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing, measure brake disc thickness, check for binding calipers, and examine subframes and sills for corrosion that could compromise structural integrity. The low mileage may mask dried seals or flat-spotted tyres from standing, so assess rubber components and fluid condition closely. Given the clean record, previous ownership appears disciplined, yet the C-Max now demands hands-on verification of consumables and chassis wear that statutory testing alone cannot certify.