2013 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Petrol · WN63 PHF

The most recent official DVSA examination took place on 10 June 2025 and resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded against the vehicle. This continues a run of four consecutive passes dating back to November 2022, with the only negative entry being a failure on the same date as the November 2022 test, for which no specific defect categories were captured in the record you have provided. While a clean pass history over the past three tests is reassuring and suggests the vehicle has been maintained to a roadworthy standard, the absence of recorded advisories is worth treating with a degree of caution. Advisories often highlight developing wear on items such as brake pads, tyres, suspension bushes or corrosion that may not yet warrant a failure but indicate parts approaching the end of their service life. It is therefore important to establish through physical inspection and service documentation whether the components that would typically attract advisories on a thirteen year old, high mileage car have actually been replaced or remain within tolerance. The recorded odometer reading of 125,533 miles across roughly thirteen years equates to an annual usage of approximately 9,656 miles, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and consistent with regular mixed driving. There are no obvious gaps in the mileage progression between tests that would suggest the vehicle has been laid up for prolonged periods, nor any indications of unusually rapid accumulation that might point to hard use such as towing or motorway mileage. This kind of steady, moderate annual mileage is generally favourable from a mechanical longevity perspective, as it tends to keep seals, brakes, clutches and the drivetrain working rather than allowing them to deteriorate through standing. However, the absolute mileage remains substantial and well into the territory where major service items, including timing belt replacement, clutch operation, turbocharger condition (if applicable) and general engine wear, should be considered as part of any valuation. Given the clean advisory record, a prospective buyer should still carry out a thorough age and mileage related inspection, paying particular attention to items that MOT testing does not fully cover. The tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, which is common on vehicles of this age regardless of tread depth, and the braking system should be checked for corroded or seized calipers, particularly if the car has had any periods of light use, as binding calipers may not always be evident on a roller brake test. The underside should be inspected for corrosion to the suspension arms, subframes and brake lines, areas that can deteriorate significantly on thirteen year old cars exposed to winter road salt. On the test drive, listen for suspension clonks over speed bumps, any knocking or play from worn anti roll bar bushes or drop links, brake shudder under heavy deceleration suggesting warped front discs, and any rumbling from the rear which could indicate worn rear drum or hub bearings. Finally, verify the condition of the time based service items that an MOT does not assess. Confirm the date of the last cambelt or timing chain service, which on a 2013 Ford C Max with this mileage is likely to have been due or overdue and represents a significant upcoming cost if not already addressed. Inspect the engine bay and undertray for any signs of oil leaks from the cam cover, sump or turbo oil feed lines, and check the coolant and brake fluid for their age, as both degrade over calendar years irrespective of mileage and are commonly overlooked. The 12 volt battery should be tested for its state of health, as original units are well past their expected life, and the air conditioning system checked for performance, as neglected refrigerant and compressor seals can lead to expensive repairs. Finally, ensure that the service book or digital service history corroborates regular maintenance at appropriate intervals, as the absence of recorded MOT defects should ideally be matched by a documented history of proactive servicing rather than purely reactive repairs.