Ford C Max (2011)
2011 Ford C Max
CarHunch analysed 11,677 real MOT records for the 2011 Ford C Max. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Ford C-MAX passes its MOT at 80.9%, marginally above the UK average, but there's a serious concern: 56.3% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is unusually high and worth investigating on any used example you're considering. Petrol and diesel versions perform virtually identically, both around 80–81% first-time pass rate.
At nearly 70,000 miles median, these cars are showing their age through an average of 2.96 failures and 20.7 advisories per test—suggesting wear and electrical niggles are common. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection and specifically ask the seller about any previous dangerous defects flagged on the MOT history.
What to check before buying a 2011 Ford C Max
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.
- ⚠️ 56.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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 (59%) | 6,913 | 80.5% | 2.98 |
| Petrol (41%) | 4,764 | 81.4% | 2.93 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Ford C Max 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 vehicles fall between 54,818 and 85,262 miles.
2011 Ford C Max — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 9,553 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 84% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Ford C Max
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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62.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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60.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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40.1%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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37.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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36%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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31.1%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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30.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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