2012 Ford Grand C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · PX62 OVK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred attention regarding wear components. The most recent test in April 2026 at 99,372 miles flagged minor wear on both rear suspension arm pins and bushes. While the vehicle passed, this issue is a continuation of suspension wear first noted in previous years, suggesting that the rubber components are reaching the end of their functional life rather than being proactively replaced. At 99,372 miles over fourteen years, the Ford Grand C-Max has averaged approximately 7,100 miles per year, which is consistent with typical low-mileage usage. The record shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 10,000 miles covered between March 2025 and April 2026, and another 5,100 miles in the year leading up to the March 2024 failure. Despite this steady mileage, the MOT data indicates a reactive maintenance approach, where faults are only addressed once they trigger a failure or an advisory. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear suspension and the front drive shafts. The front inner CV boots were noted as severely deteriorated in 2024, and if these were not replaced with high-quality parts, they risk imminent joint failure. The recurring mentions of worn suspension arm bushes across 2023, 2024, and 2026 indicate that the rear end may soon develop knocks or affect handling geometry as the bushes degrade further. The braking system also requires scrutiny. The March 2025 test identified pitted and scored front brake discs along with thin rear pads. Given the 2024 failure involved multiple tyres being near the legal limit and one heavily cracked tyre, the buyer must verify the current tread depth of all tyres and check for sidewall cracking to ensure the previous owner has not continued to neglect basic safety consumables.