Ford C-Max
Registered from 2003 to 2019.
About this model
The Ford C-Max is a car produced by the Ford Motor Company from 2003 to 2019. It has a five-door compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) design. The Ford Grand C-Max has a longer wheelbase.
From the Wikipedia article Ford C-Max, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2013 1.6 diesel. 1,506 of 8,306 tests failed, 18%.
Better than 55% of 2013 cars. The typical one fails 19%, across 828 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 36% | 544 |
| Brakes | 32% | 489 |
| Lights and electrics | 32% | 480 |
| Suspension | 18% | 277 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 14% | 216 |
| Visibility | 11% | 166 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 36% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Brakes — 32% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Suspension — 18% of its failures
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Exhaust and emissions — 14% of its failures
- Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit
- Lights and electrics — 32% of its failures
- Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Visibility — 11% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 200k+ miles this one fails 29% of its inspections, against the 24% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20–40k miles | 10% | 12% | 232 | |
| 40–60k miles | 14% | 16% | 1,188 | |
| 60–80k miles | 17% | 20% | 2,382 | |
| 80–100k miles | 19% | 22% | 2,239 | |
| 100–120k miles | 21% | 24% | 1,365 | |
| 120–140k miles | 23% | 24% | 566 | |
| 140–160k miles | 21% | 24% | 189 | |
| 160–180k miles | 25% | 24% | 63 | |
| 180–200k miles | 26% | 24% | 31 | |
| 200k+ miles | 29% | 24% | 34 |
8,289 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 80k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.0 petrol · 1473 kg · 2648 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.0 petrol · 1451 kg · 2648 mm wheelbase · 6.3 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 1.5 diesel · 118 hp · 1403 kg · 2648 mm wheelbase · 4.0 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 1.5 diesel · 113 hp · 1422 kg · 2653 mm wheelbase · 4.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 1.6 diesel · 107 hp · 1396 kg · 2648 mm wheelbase · 4.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 1.6 diesel · 110 hp · 1403 kg · 2663 mm wheelbase · 4.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 1.6 diesel · 106 hp · 1428 kg · 2643 mm wheelbase · 4.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 1.6 petrol · 132 hp · 1403 kg · 2656 mm wheelbase · 6.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 1.6 petrol · 135 hp · 1422 kg · 2605 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 1.6 petrol · 1381 kg · 2716 mm wheelbase · 6.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00141/24
The engine control unit does not correctly detect overheating, which can allow the engine to overheat, leading to a leak of engine oil. Leaking oil can drop onto the road and create a risk of injuries to other road traffic participants. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0028/19
The clutch pressure plate may break. This may result in reduced vehicle performance.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0169/18
The alloy wheels may have a casting defect which could lead to a premature fatigue crack. This could result in an unexpected alloy wheel failure which could cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0825/14
Vehicles operated in countries which have high road salt usage during the winter months may experience an increased risk of corrosion build up. In extreme cases the corrosion can spread into the electronic circuits and result in overheating. In rare cases the module and wiring components may ignite.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0963/18
The clutch pressure plate may break. If this happens while the vehicle is in motion, propulsion may be lost.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1172/17
The airbag inflator may be defective which may prevent the side airbag(s) and/or knee airbag deploying in the event of an accident.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1818/17
Corrosion of the multi-valve for the natural gas system can occur. In the event of a fire, this could lead to the pressure relief device malfunctioning with the risk that the natural gas tank explodes.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1883/19
The clutch pressure plate may break while the vehicle is in motion. This may lead to a malfunction of the transmission and to increased risk of the engine catching fire.
Recall of the product from end users