Ford C Max Zetec Tdci (2016)
2016 Ford C Max Zetec Tdci
CarHunch analysed 162 real MOT records for the 2016 Ford C Max Zetec Tdci. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 C-MAX Zetec TDCi falls slightly below the UK average with a 77% first-time pass rate, suggesting a modest reliability gap compared to typical cars of this age. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort and advisories are virtually non-existent, so serious safety concerns aren't flagged here.
At 56,000 miles median mileage, these cars have been driven less than average for an eight-year-old model, which partly explains the low failure rate of just 0.12 per vehicle. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the diesel engine and gearbox—the modest pass rate suggests these areas occasionally need attention—but overall this is a reasonably solid choice for the year.
What to check before buying a 2016 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 (97%) | 157 | 77% | 0.11 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (2%) | 4 | 95% | 0.25 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 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 2016 Ford C Max Zetec Tdci vehicles fall between 43,971 and 68,602 miles.
2016 Ford C Max Zetec Tdci — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 116 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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