2013 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · NK13 XGF

The vehicle presents a marginal roadworthiness status with a maintenance history that shows a trend of deferred repairs on wear components. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 149,271 miles was a pass, it followed just four days after a failure caused by lighting bulbs and a binding rear brake. The persistent presence of multiple advisories regarding suspension bushes and brake discs in the latest record indicates that the owner addresses only the minimum requirements necessary to pass the MOT test rather than engaging in preventative mechanical maintenance. At 149,271 miles over 13 years, the vehicle has covered an average of approximately 11,500 miles per annum, which aligns with typical national averages. However, there is a significant gap in records between the July 2022 test at 118,495 miles and the July 2023 test at 135,264 miles, during which the car covered nearly 17,000 miles. This high annual usage combined with the high total mileage suggests accelerated wear on the chassis components and braking system. A prospective buyer must inspect the rear suspension assembly closely, as both rear arm pins and bushes were flagged as worn in late 2025. These issues often lead to poor handling and uneven tyre wear if left untreated. The braking system also shows a clear pattern of neglect; the binding rear brake in November 2025 followed by pitted and scored discs in the same test suggests the rear offside brake caliper may be seizing or the discs have reached the end of their effective life. The recurring issue of tyres worn to the legal limit or featuring bald inner edges across 2022, 2023, and 2025 suggests potential alignment problems or incorrect tyre pressure management. Furthermore, the corroded offside front coil spring noted in 2023 warrants a physical check for structural integrity around the mounting points to ensure the corrosion has not progressed beyond the surface level noted by the tester.