2014 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · MT14 CFV

This 2014 Ford C-Max presents an unusually clean roadworthiness record, with five consecutive MOT passes and not a single advisory or defect recorded across the entire documented history. The most recent test on 27 December 2025 was passed with no defects noted, continuing an unbroken run of clean certificates stretching back to December 2021. A five-year span without even a minor advisory on tyres, wipers, or lamp alignment is uncommon for a car of this age and suggests the vehicle has been kept in sound mechanical order, with wear items addressed before they reached the point of being flagged at test. The recorded mileage of 80,852 miles over roughly twelve years equates to approximately 6,738 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a UK family car of this era. The annual test dates fall consistently in December each year, indicating regular, uninterrupted use with no gaps in the testing record and no evidence of the vehicle being laid up off the road. This steady, moderate usage pattern is mechanically favourable: the engine, drivetrain, and braking components will have seen regular thermal cycling and lubrication rather than the deterioration associated with prolonged standing, while the mileage is low enough that major wear items such as the clutch, dual-mass flywheel, and suspension dampers may still have useful service life remaining. Notwithstanding the clean record, a prospective buyer should remember that an MOT is a snapshot of minimum roadworthiness on the day of test, and the absence of advisories does not preclude wear developing between inspections. On a test drive, pay attention to the front suspension over uneven surfaces, listening for knocks or clonks that would indicate worn anti-roll bar links, drop links, or lower arm bushes, which are common wear points on the C-Max platform. Check that the steering tracks straight without pull under braking, which would suggest a binding caliper or uneven brake wear, and feel for any judder through the pedal or steering wheel that could indicate warped brake discs. Given the car's age, it is also prudent to inspect beneath the vehicle for corrosion on the subframes, brake pipes, and suspension mounting points, as rust can develop between tests even on well-maintained examples of this generation. Verify that the service history supports the mileage shown, and check the operation of the clutch and gearchange for any slip, judder, or notchy engagement, particularly if the car is fitted with the Powershift automatic transmission, which merits careful evaluation. Overall, the documented history points to a consistently roadworthy vehicle, and a satisfactory physical inspection and test drive would make this a low-risk purchase in mechanical terms.