Ford C-max
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 15 years from 190,569 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
79%
Total Tests
190,569
Best Year
2017 (89%)
Years Covered
15
How reliable is the Ford C-max?
Ford C-max by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 89% | 4,088 | 29,407 mi |
| 2018 | 88% | 7,473 | 38,716 mi |
| 2017 | 89% | 12,205 | 49,310 mi |
| 2016 | 87% | 16,187 | 57,178 mi |
| 2015 | 84% | 18,133 | 67,354 mi |
| 2014 | 81% | 20,906 | 75,455 mi |
| 2013 | 81% | 22,772 | 83,990 mi |
| 2012 | 78% | 18,606 | 90,312 mi |
| 2011 | 77% | 18,422 | 97,077 mi |
| 2010 | 73% | 10,975 | 99,038 mi |
| 2009 | 73% | 10,153 | 102,785 mi |
| 2008 | 70% | 20,644 | 106,918 mi |
| 2007 | 70% | 9,390 | 109,991 mi |
| 2006 | 68% | 556 | 121,707 mi |
| 2005 | 75% | 59 | 114,897 mi |
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About the Ford C-max
The Ford C-max has been tested 190,569 times in 2024 MOT data across 15 model years (2005 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2017 model is the most reliable with a 89% pass rate from 12,205 tests. The 2006 model has the lowest at 68%. With a 21 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer FORD C-MAXs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 12 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 114,897 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 29,407 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the C-max is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Ford models.
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