2014 Ford C-MAX 1.0L Petrol · SW14 XOE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with the maintenance trend showing improvement following a period of reactive repairs. The most recent test in December 2022 at 96,786 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years were addressed. However, the vehicle is now overdue for an MOT by over three and a half years, which necessitates an immediate re-test to verify its current safety and emissions status. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. There is a significant gap in records between June 2020 at 69,350 miles and June 2021 at 88,210 miles, during which the car covered nearly 19,000 miles in a single year. Conversely, between May 2022 and December 2022, the vehicle covered only 25 miles, suggesting a period of low use or that the car was sitting stationary shortly before the final recorded test. A buyer should specifically inspect the braking system and tyres, as the June 2021 failure highlighted thin front pads and critically worn rear pads. While these were rectified for the subsequent pass, the history of uneven tyre wear and a physical nail injury suggests the previous owner may have neglected basic consumable maintenance. Given the age of the vehicle and the recorded mileage, a physical inspection should also check for rubber degradation in suspension bushes and potential corrosion on the chassis, as these are common failure points for this model that are not always captured until they become severe.