2014 Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · ML14 AED

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, showing a stable maintenance trend in recent months. The most recent inspection conducted in February 2025 at 155,065 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the vehicle met all safety and emissions standards. This follows a clean pass in March 2024, which rectified a failure recorded just one month prior. The absence of recurring advisories in the last two consecutive tests suggests that the current owner is addressing potential mechanical issues before they escalate into failure points. The mileage profile reflects high annual usage for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 13,000 miles per year. A significant spike in usage is visible between February 2023 and March 2024, where the vehicle covered 23,198 miles in just thirteen months. The rate of travel accelerated even further in the final recorded period between March 2024 and February 2025, with the car covering an additional 21,414 miles in less than a year. This rapid accumulation places considerable stress on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system compared to lower-mileage examples. A buyer must perform a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and undercarriage due to the high-mileage history. Frequent driving often accelerates the degradation of rubber bushes, control arms, and coil springs, which can lead to handling instability. Given the vehicle has surpassed 150,000 miles, the thickness of the brake discs and the condition of the calipers should be checked for excessive wear. The structural integrity of the sills and mounting points must also be verified for hidden corrosion that has not yet manifested as an MOT failure.