2012 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · SL12 FUD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding suspension wear and brake degradation. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 86,976 miles passed, it revealed critical advisories concerning a poorly adjusted rear parking brake and a worn rear anti-roll bar bush. The parking brake efficiency only just meeting the legal threshold suggests the system is reaching the end of its adjustment limit and requires proactive attention to prevent a future failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,200 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 7,100 miles between January 2025 and January 2026. This regularity suggests consistent use rather than long periods of stagnation, which is generally positive for rubber components and seals, though the age of the vehicle remains parts to age-related degradation despite the relatively low distance travelled. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front and rear suspension assemblies, as bushes have been flagged in every test since 2023. The failure in January 2024 for an excessively worn offside front suspension arm, followed by subsequent advisories for nearside and rear anti-roll bars, indicates that the rubber components are failing across multiple points. The buyer must check for visible play in the arms and cracking in bushings. Additionally, the parking brake should be tested thoroughly on an incline to determine if it requires a simple adjustment or if the internal mechanisms and shoes are significantly worn.