2012 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · SK12 KHD

The vehicle presents a generally stable maintenance profile, though recent records indicate a shift toward mechanical wear. The most recent test on 22 November 2025 at 116,196 miles resulted in a pass, but the tester flagged an oil leak and a defective rear exhaust mounting. While the oil leak was noted as not being excessive, its appearance alongside an exhaust issue suggests the vehicle is entering a phase of age-related degradation. The mileage accumulation is consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. The data shows a steady increase from 27,800 miles in March 2015 to the current 116,196 miles. There are no significant gaps in usage, and the progression from 58,082 miles in 2022 to 96,983 miles in 2024 shows a regular driving pattern. This consistent use helps prevent the issues often associated with long periods of inactivity, such as seized components or perished rubber. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the underside of the engine to monitor the oil leak identified in the 2025 test. The history shows a recurring interest in lighting and suspension components, such as the cracked rear lamp unit noted in both 2023 and 2024, and the fractured nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage in November 2023. These faults suggest that while the vehicle is roadworthy, minor peripheral components are frequently reaching the end of their service life. The 2018 advisory regarding rusting brake discs and low tyre tread indicates that the previous owner occasionally deferred basic consumable maintenance. Although the 2020 test flagged a worn offside front suspension bush, the recent years have been relatively clean of major structural failures. Checking the condition of the exhaust system and the integrity of the suspension bushes and anti-roll bar links would be prudent to ensure no further deterioration has occurred since the last inspection.