2012 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · GK61 AYY

The 2012 Ford C-Max presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 1 December 2025 at 148,904 miles passed, but the tester flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and both front lower suspension arm pins or bushes worn, though not yet resulting in excessive movement. This suggests the vehicle is being driven to the edge of acceptable wear before intervention. The trend is not cleanly improving or worsening; rather, it shows a pattern of consumable and wear items being addressed only when they approach failure, with suspension components degrading gradually over multiple test cycles. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 10,636 miles per year. The record shows a gap of over a year between the November 2023 failure at 143,757 miles and the December 2024 pass at 147,355 miles, during which approximately 3,600 miles were added. This is a relatively low annual rate for that period, which could indicate lighter use or a period of limited activity. The overall record is sparse, with only six tests spanning four years, limiting the depth of trend analysis. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension. The front lower suspension arm pin or bush wear appeared as an advisory in December 2024 and again in December 2025, indicating a progressive issue that may soon require replacement. The rear trailing arm bushes were flagged as excessively worn in the November 2023 failure, yet no rear suspension defects appeared in subsequent tests, suggesting a repair was carried out. Verify this work was completed to a satisfactory standard. The rear brake pads were noted as wearing thin in December 2022, and no further brake-related advisories have appeared since, but a physical inspection of pad thickness and disc condition remains prudent given the vehicle's age and mileage. Tyre condition warrants immediate attention. Both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit at the December 2025 test, meaning replacement is likely overdue. The November 2023 failure also included lighting defects, specifically inoperative rear registration plate lamps and incorrect rear indicator colours, which were resolved for the next test. Check all exterior lights function correctly and that lenses are not damaged or faded. Given the recurring suspension wear, a thorough inspection of all bushes, ball joints, and coil springs for deterioration or corrosion is advisable before purchase.