2012 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · RJ61 LCW

The 2012 Ford C-Max presents as roadworthy following the most recent DVSA test on 10 January 2026 at 159,841 miles, approximately six months before the current date, where the examiner recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available five-year record. A failure on 27 January 2023 at 136,344 miles shows no listed defects, and the vehicle passed seven days later on 3 February 2023 at 136,455 miles. That sequence points to a procedural anomaly rather than unresolved mechanical fault. Mileage progression reflects lighter recent use than the lifetime norm. From the 3 February 2023 test at 136,455 miles, the odometer advanced to 142,713 by 13 January 2024, then 150,820 by 11 January 2025, reaching 159,841 at the January 2026 examination. Annual increments of 6,258, 8,107 and 9,021 miles sit below the approximate 11,417 miles per year averaged since manufacture. The MOT history is sparse but entirely clean, with no advisories on tyres, wipers, suspension bushes, brake discs or exhaust emissions. A buyer should still commission independent checks of age-related components not necessarily exposed during a brief MOT. The tester flagged no worn coil springs or leaking shock absorbers, yet at fourteen years and 159,841 miles the front wishbone bushes and rear trailing arm mounts warrant hands-on inspection for fatigue. Brake calipers showed no binding in the records, but measuring pad thickness and assessing rotor lip remains prudent. Structural integrity demands visual scrutiny of sill sections and suspension subframes for corrosion, as a clean certificate does not guarantee absence of surface rust. Previous owners maintained continuous annual testing and corrected the 2023 anomaly swiftly, implying reasonable statutory compliance. The absence of advisory entries may reflect examiner discretion rather than a flawless chassis, so a pre-purchase ramp inspection is advised.