2011 Ford C-Max · 35,511 MOT tests
2011 Ford C-Max reliability
2011 Ford C-Maxs fail 33.6% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 C-Max years (35,511 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- 33.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 87,832
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 35,511
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 5.3% of tests fail here (19% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Ford C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.2%
- Suspension8.7%
- Tyres8.4%
- Brakes8.3%
- Body, chassis and structure5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.32%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.12%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.87%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 2.47%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.37%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Direction indicator wrong colour 1.78%
An indicator showing the wrong colour may confuse other drivers, so the lens or bulb should be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (20%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.44%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.79%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.73%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.65%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.74%)
Other years
Every Ford C-Max year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Ford C-Max reliable?
2011 Ford C-Maxs fail 33.6% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 14 C-Max years (35,511 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Ford C-Max MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (3.32% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.12% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Ford C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Ford C-Max shows 87,832 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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