Ford C-MAX Car CheckFull history check, MOT history and common problems

Free Ford C-MAX vehicle check by reg: MOT history, mileage and tax. Buying one? The full car history check shows outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, stolen markers, keepers and plate changes.

78% MOT pass rate
1,273 C-MAXs checked
16.7% of Fords had outstanding finance

Ford C-MAX reg check

Full Ford C-MAX history check from £3.99

The MOT record is free, and it only shows the car's condition on test day. What a seller may not mention is in the full Ford C-MAX car check:

Of the 510 Ford vehicles checked with a full CarCheckUp report, 16.7% had outstanding finance recorded, 12.0% an insurance write-off record and 26.3% a number plate change.

Outstanding finance: lender and agreement
Insurance write-off: Cat S, N, C or D
Police stolen marker
High risk register
Previous keepers and last change
Plate and colour changes
Scrapped, imported or exported
Mileage anomaly check

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Free Ford C-MAX MOT History and Mileage Data

What the MOT records of 1,273 Ford C-MAX vehicles show. The full check above covers what the MOT doesn't.

78%of MOT tests passedUK average 77%
7,200typical miles a year
2.4%have a mileage anomalyan MOT reading lower than an earlier one
16,281MOT tests analysed
2010–2014built (middle half)
51%diesel; 49% petrol

Ford C-MAX common problems: most common MOT failures and advisories

The defects MOT testers record most often on the Ford C-MAX, as a share of all its MOT tests (the same defect on any wheel or side counts once): the C-MAX's known weak points. Check these on the car you're viewing, or on your own before its next MOT.

Top 14 Ford C-MAX MOT failures

Reasons the car failed its MOT.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
Brake pad less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
Stop lamp not working1.8%
Tyre has ply or cords exposed1.6%
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
Headlamp not working on dipped beam1.4%
Position lamp not working1.3%
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%
Headlamp aim too low1.0%
Headlamp aim too high0.9%

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Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.7%
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%
Coil spring fractured or broken0.7%
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.6%

Top 20 Ford C-MAX MOT advisories

Wear the tester noted: not a failure yet, but money to budget for.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge10.2%
Brake pad wearing thin9.7%
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened5.5%
Tyre worn close to the legal limit4.4%
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.0%
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing2.9%
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement2.2%
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread2.1%
Oil leak, but not excessive2.0%
Nail in tyre1.6%

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Coil spring corroded1.5%
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated1.4%
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources1.4%
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened1.4%
Direction indicator slightly discoloured1.3%
Brake disc worn, but not excessively1.1%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view0.9%
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement0.8%
Play in steering rack inner joint0.8%
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil0.8%

Lights and indicators: 39% of failed tests
Tyres: 29% of failed tests
Suspension: 21% of failed tests
Brakes: 19% of failed tests
Windscreen and wipers: 16% of failed tests
Tyres advisory: 30% of tests
Brakes advisory: 21% of tests
Suspension advisory: 14% of tests

Based on the DVSA MOT histories of all 1,273 Ford C-MAX vehicles with an MOT checked on CarCheckUp since April 2023 (16,281 tests, retests included). Updated 2 October 2026. Every MOT test and advisory for one car is in the free MOT history check, and our free mileage check flags a lower reading. Market-wide figures: UK Used Car Risk Report. How we calculate these figures. MOT and DVLA data: contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Ford C-MAX versions

Every Ford C-MAX version checked on CarCheckUp counts on this page, grouped by the word after "C-MAX" in the DVLA record. Pass rates where at least 300 vehicles were checked.

Version	Vehicles	MOT pass rate	Top failure area
C-MAX (no version recorded)	1,268	78%	Lights and indicators

Key history checks before buying a used Ford C-MAX

All of these are in every full report, with 150+ more data points.

Outstanding finance

A Ford on hire purchase, PCP or a logbook loan may still belong to the lender. Buying it can lead to a dispute over who owns it. Outstanding finance check

Insurance write-off (Cat S, N, C, D)

Shows if an insurer declared the car a total loss. Cat S and N cars can return to the road, but the record lowers the value and can affect insurance. Write-off check

Police stolen marker

Checks the Police National Computer. A stolen car can be taken back, leaving you without the car or your money. Stolen car check

High risk register

Shows if a finance company, insurer or the police has registered an interest in the C-MAX. Find out why before you buy.

Mileage anomaly check & MOT history

Free: every MOT mileage reading compared for drops, with advisories and failures. Free mileage check

Previous keepers & plate changes

How many keepers the car has had and when, plus number plate changes that can separate a car from its history. Previous owners check

More free and full vehicle checks for a Ford C-MAX

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Finance, write-off, stolen, keepers, plate changes and 150+ data points on the Ford C-MAX you're looking at. The MOT history and mileage come free.

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Ford C-MAX MOT questions

How do I check a used Ford C-MAX for outstanding finance or a write-off?

Run a full car history check on its registration. Of the 510 Ford C-MAX vehicles checked with a full CarCheckUp report, 16.7% had outstanding finance recorded and 12.0% an insurance write-off record. The report also shows stolen markers, keepers, plate and colour changes.

Is a Ford C-MAX car check free?

The MOT history, mileage anomaly check, tax and DVLA details of any Ford C-MAX are free. The full car history check (finance, write-off, stolen, keepers and 150+ data points) is paid, from £3.99 a report.

What is the most common MOT failure on the Ford C-MAX?

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm: found at 2.3% of the Ford C-MAX MOT tests we analysed. By area, lights and indicators items appear in 39% of failed tests.

What is the Ford C-MAX MOT pass rate?

78% of 16,281 MOT tests on 1,273 Ford C-MAX vehicles checked on CarCheckUp were passed (retests included). The UK average across all vehicles we checked is 77%.

What are the common problems with the Ford C-MAX?

Going by its MOT records, the Ford C-MAX's most common failures are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (2.3% of tests); brake pad less than 1.5 mm thick (2.2% of tests); stop lamp not working (1.8% of tests). The full list of the top 20 MOT failures and advisories is on this page.

What is the most common MOT advisory on the Ford C-MAX?

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge: noted at 10.2% of tests. An advisory is not a failure, but it is wear to budget for.

How many miles a year is a Ford C-MAX typically driven?

About 7,200 miles a year (the median, from MOT mileage readings). 2.4% have a mileage anomaly: an MOT reading lower than an earlier one.