2014 Ford C-MAX 2.0L Diesel · RE14 OET

The 2014 Ford C-MAX presents a mixed mechanical picture. Its most recent MOT on 19 November 2025 at 157,369 miles passed, but the tester flagged a worn suspension arm pin or bush and slightly worn rear axle swivel bushes, indicating ongoing suspension wear. Comparing this to the December 2024 pass at 149,260 miles, where both nearside and offside rear axle bushes were already noted as slightly worn, suggests a gradual but persistent deterioration rather than a sudden failure. The trend is stable but slowly worsening, with suspension components degrading over multiple test cycles. At roughly 13,114 miles per year, the mileage is high for a 12-year-old vehicle. The record shows a notable gap between January 2023 at 130,853 miles and December 2023 at 140,387 miles, covering nearly 10,000 miles in eleven months. From December 2023 to December 2024, the car added another 8,873 miles, then slowed dramatically to just 109 miles over the following eleven months leading to the November 2025 test. That sharp drop raises questions about whether the vehicle sat unused for an extended period, which can cause its own issues such as deteriorated rubber components, stale fuel, or brake corrosion from standing. A buyer should pay close attention to the front and rear suspension. The December 2023 failure recorded excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes, and by November 2025 a suspension arm pin or bush was again flagged, this time without the "excessively worn" classification but still noted as worn. Combined with the recurring rear axle swivel bush advisories across both 2024 and 2025, the entire suspension linkage deserves a thorough physical inspection. Check for play in the rear axle bushes and any cracking or perishing in the front arm bushes, as these will eventually require replacement to maintain steering precision and structural integrity. The braking system also warrants attention. In December 2023 both front and rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin, and the tester noted an undertray obscuring inspection on multiple occasions. With only 109 miles recorded since November 2025, verify whether the brakes have seized or corroded from prolonged standing. The rear exhaust heatshield was noted as slightly loose in 2024, and an undertray was fitted at the most recent test, so check underneath for exhaust security, heatshield rattles, and any fresh corrosion on the underside, particularly around mounting points and suspension mounting areas where age and mileage take their toll.