2013 Ford C-Max · 45,904 MOT tests
2013 Ford C-Max reliability
2013 Ford C-Maxs fail 27.1% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 14 C-Max years (45,904 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- 27.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 73,910
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 45,904
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: about average for its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7.6% of tests fail here (14% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Ford C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.7%
- Tyres7.6%
- Brakes6.1%
- Suspension4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 2.72%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.66%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.96%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.9%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 1.81%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.96%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.18%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.73%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.34%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.57%)
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 2013 Ford C-Max reliable?
2013 Ford C-Maxs fail 27.1% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 14 C-Max years (45,904 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Ford C-Max MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.72% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Ford C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Ford C-Max shows 73,910 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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