Ford C Max Zetec Tdci (2013)
2013 Ford C Max Zetec Tdci
CarHunch analysed 272 real MOT records for the 2013 Ford C Max Zetec Tdci. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Ford C-MAX Zetec TDCI passes its MOT on first attempt 82.3% of the time, slightly ahead of the UK average of 80%, and crucially, none of the 272 vehicles analysed ever recorded a dangerous defect—a genuinely reassuring finding for a family car. The diesel engines are holding up well at that pass rate, with no meaningful reliability gap to worry about.
At nearly 79,000 miles on average, these cars are showing their age appropriately for an eleven-year-old model, yet they're returning only 0.42 failures per vehicle and virtually zero advisory issues, which suggests the mechanicals wear predictably rather than fail suddenly. If you're viewing one of these, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and exhaust (the most common failure points in this age group), but the MOT data backs the idea that a well-maintained example should be straightforward to own.
What to check before buying a 2013 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%) | 269 | 82.1% | 0.42 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 3 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 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 2013 Ford C Max Zetec Tdci vehicles fall between 60,336 and 95,930 miles.
2013 Ford C Max Zetec Tdci — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 199 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.
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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