2013 Ford C-MAX 1.0L Petrol · YR13 VSA

This 2013 Ford C-MAX holds a current MOT issued on 14 April 2026 at 93,201 miles, presenting a stable but watchful maintenance picture. The most recent test flagged a corroded rear sub-frame that was not seriously weakened, a notable advisory that warrants monitoring. Earlier in April 2025, the car failed on simple lighting and wiper blade defects before passing cleanly the following day, suggesting minor neglect rather than systemic mechanical failure. The overall trend is broadly stable, with no recurring mechanical failures, though the corrosion advisory introduces a structural caveat. At roughly 7,169 miles per year, the mileage accumulation is entirely typical for a thirteen-year-old vehicle. The record shows steady annual use, with the car covering approximately 5,941 miles between the September 2024 test at 83,925 miles and the April 2025 test at 87,260 miles, then holding at 93,201 miles by April 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer history, indicating consistent rather than sporadic use. The MOT history itself is reasonably well documented, with tests conducted annually and no prolonged periods of untaxed or untested absence visible in the supplied record. The recurring advisories and failures point to a few areas a buyer should inspect in person. The front lower arm rear bushes were noted as worn in September 2024, and while the car passed its most recent test without this being re-flagged, worn suspension bushes can accelerate uneven tyre wear, which was also evident on both front inner edges at that same test. The rear sub-frame corrosion advisory from April 2026 deserves a thorough underside inspection, particularly around mounting points and box sections, to confirm structural integrity has not deteriorated since the test. Tyre condition should be checked carefully, given the previous bulging failures on both rear tyres in September 2024, which indicate the car may have been driven on damaged tyres or subjected to impacts. The lighting and wiper defects from April 2025 appear to have been rectified, but confirming all lamps and washers function correctly remains prudent. Finally, checking coolant levels and the condition of hoses is advisable given the low coolant advisory recorded in September 2024.