2013 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · SN13 RZP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding deferred mechanical attention. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 77,191 miles, it had failed that same test due to multiple critical safety defects. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to a series of suspension and brake failures suggests that the owner is only addressing faults when forced by the MOT testing process rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 13 years old, the 77,191 miles recorded on this C-Max represents low mileage, averaging roughly 6,000 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with the degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear, which is evident in the 2025 advisories regarding perished tyres and worn bushes. The mileage accumulation between July 2024 and July 2025 remains consistent with this pattern, though the intervals between tests have allowed rubber parts to dry out and crack. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry. The July 2025 test flagged worn swivel pins and arm bushes on both the front and rear axles; although these did not result in excessive movement at that time, they are common precursors to handling instability and accelerated uneven tyre wear. You should also verify the braking system condition, as the nearside rear pads were found below the 1.5mm legal limit in the previous failure, indicating a lack of routine service inspections. The tyres are another specific area of concern given the history of cracking, perishing, and structural damage recorded across the 2024 and 2025 tests. Low-mileage vehicles often suffer from age-related rubber failure regardless of tread depth. Inspect the sidewalls for deep cracking and ensure that the recent repairs mentioned in the record have not been masked with temporary fixes or substandard-quality components.