Ford C Max Zetec Tdci (2011)
2011 Ford C Max Zetec Tdci
CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 2011 Ford C Max Zetec Tdci. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2011 C-MAX Zetec TDCi falls just below the UK average with a 77.3% first-time pass rate, meaning roughly one in four examples will need remedial work before passing MOT. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so you're not looking at safety-critical failures that should scare you away.
At nearly 98,000 miles these diesels are showing their age fairly predictably, with an average of 0.81 failures per vehicle but virtually no advisories—suggesting problems tend to be clear-cut rather than creeping. If you're considering one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on the diesel engine and emissions system, since that's where the failures will cluster.
What to check before buying a 2011 Ford C Max Zetec Tdci
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 107 | 77.3% | 0.79 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 80% | 2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Ford C Max Zetec Tdci vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Ford C Max Zetec Tdci vehicles fall between 81,688 and 111,211 miles.
2011 Ford C Max Zetec Tdci — Still on the Road
65 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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