Ford C Max (2014)
2014 Ford C Max
CarHunch analysed 13,006 real MOT records for the 2014 Ford C Max.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2014 Ford C-MAX passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 83.5%, which is a decent result, but nearly half of these vehicles (44.3%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a notably high figure that suggests potential serious issues with specific components. Petrol versions hold a 2.9-point pass rate advantage over diesels (85.6% versus 82.6%), so fuel choice matters for reliability here.
At 54,000 miles median, these cars are running fairly low mileage for their age, yet they're averaging nearly 2 failures per MOT cycle and 13 advisories each, pointing to wear items and minor issues accumulating steadily. If you're considering one, prioritize a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on components historically linked to dangerous defects—electrics, brakes, and suspension are common weak spots on this generation—and factor in budget for incremental repairs rather than expecting a hassle-free ownership experience.
The 2014 Ford C Max has a decent first-time pass rate (83.5%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 13,006 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 13,006 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014.
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Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
Before you buy a 2014 Ford C Max
Based on MOT data from 13,006 vehicles — here's what to check.
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44.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded -
recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (69%) | 8,912 | 82.6% | 2.1 |
| Petrol (31%) | 4,090 | 85.6% | 1.69 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 137,050 Ford C Max vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Ford C Max vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Ford C Max vehicles fall between 41,965 and 68,289 miles.
2014 Ford C Max — Still on the Road
Almost all 2014 Ford C Maxs are still on the road.
Strong survival — 11,983 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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