2014 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · MJ14 EVW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than preventative component replacement. The most recent test in March 2023 at 125,914 miles identified front brake discs that were pitted and scored. While the vehicle passed, this marks a recurring issue with the braking system, suggesting that the previous owner allows components to reach the end of their functional life before addressing them during service intervals. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 10,500 miles per annum. There is a significant gap in records of over 26,000 miles between June 2019 (78,317 miles) and November 2020 (104,309 miles). This period of high usage correlates with the 2020 advisories, where the tester flagged both nearside front and offside rear tyres as being close to the legal limit and worn, indicating a lack of basic consumable oversight during that specific timeframe. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking assembly, as the history of disc pitting and scoring in both 2019 and 2023 raises questions about caliper condition and environmental corrosion. The suspension should also be checked for uneven tyre wear, referencing the 2020 report which highlighted potential alignment issues or worn bushes. Given the high mileage and the age, the exhaust system and rubber seals should be scrutinized for structural integrity or oil leaks, as these were not explicitly detailed in the recent history but are common failure points for this model at this distance.