2012 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · SH12 VLB

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of reactive maintenance. The most recent MOT conducted on June 6, 2025 at 114,713 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates that issues identified in previous years were addressed, and the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. The trend shows a shift from intermittent failures to a consistent state of mechanical compliance. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. Between the June 2023 test at 95,121 miles and the May 2024 test at 102,686 miles, the car covered 7,565 miles, followed by a further 12,027 miles leading up to the 2025 inspection. This slight increase in mileage suggests regular annual use, which often helps prevent the degradation of seals and rubber components that can occur during long periods of standing. While the recent history is clean, the failures in June 2023 and 2024 suggest the vehicle has required attention attention to specific components prior to passing tests. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as these are common points of wear on this model. Given the age and mileage, a check for structural corrosion on the frame and subframe is essential, as the MOT record does not detail minor rust advisories that might precede a future failure. Testing the brake system for binding calipers or uneven disc wear will also ensure the previous repairs remain effective.