2013 Ford C-MAX 1.6L Diesel · YP13 ADZ

The vehicle presents a history of recurring mechanical issues, particularly concentrated around the steering and lighting systems. In the most recent test on 5 January 2026 at 150,595 miles, the car failed due to severely reduced headlamp intensity, an inoperative registration plate lamp, and play in the nearside front steering rack inner joint. While the vehicle passed shortly after addressing the loose mirrors, the persistence of steering inner joint play—which was also flagged in the same session—suggests that critical steering components are experiencing significant wear or have not been fully rectified despite the repeated inspections. At 150,595 miles over 13 years, this Ford C-Max has averaged approximately 11,584 miles annually, which is consistent with typical domestic usage for its age. The record shows a consistent pattern of annual testing, yet the frequency of failures in 2025 and 2026 indicates a shift toward more maintenance-related failures. The January 2025 test at 142,754 miles highlighted multiple issues with tyre tread depth and brake light components, indicating that the vehicle is currently at a stage where lifecycle wear for major consumables is accelerating. The technical history reveals a trend of reactive maintenance rather than preventative replacement. The recurring mention of steering rack inner joint play is a primary concern for a buyer, as play in this area affects handling precision and safety if left to worsen. Furthermore, the frequent advisories regarding tyre tread depth and lighting failures across several years suggest that previous owners only addressed faults once they reached the threshold of MOT failure. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the steering geometry and the electrical lighting system to ensure the faults noted in early 2026 have been professionally resolved rather than merely masked.