2012 Ford C-MAX 2.0L Diesel · SP62 OCD

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in January 2026. However, the maintenance history reveals a reactive pattern of repair rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test at 92,127 miles resulted in a failure due to a torn nearside rear tyre and a split nearside front drive shaft boot. While these issues were rectified to secure the subsequent pass, the record suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they reach the point of legal inspection failure. At 92,130 miles over 14 years, the C-Max has averaged approximately 6,600 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate domestic usage. There is a significant three-year gap between the September 2023 test and the January 2026 test, during which the vehicle covered roughly 10,000 miles. This low annual mileage combined with the age often leads to rubber components, such as boots and tyres, drying out or cracking, as evidenced by the failures in early 2026. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the drive shafts and CV boots, as the nearside front was already flagged in 2026 and the offside front failed previously in 2022. The recurring nature of boot failures indicates a potential trend of grease leakage and premature joint wear. You should also check the tyres for sidewall damage and uneven wear, as the 2022 record highlighted multiple issues with legal limits and structural integrity. Given the vehicle's age, an inspection of the underbody for corrosion is essential, although no structural advisories have been recorded to date. The loose heat shield and discoloured indicators noted in 2022 suggest a general lack of attention to minor trim details.