Ford C-max Titanium TDCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Ford C-max Titanium TDCI reliable? We analysed 3,640 real MOT tests across 719 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford C-max Titanium TDCI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, headlamp aim too far to the right and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford C-max Titanium TDCI.
Ford C-max Titanium TDCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford C-max Titanium TDCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford C-max Titanium TDCI Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ford C-max Titanium TDCI fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ford C-max Titanium TDCI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford C-max Titanium TDCI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford C-max Titanium TDCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford C-max Titanium TDCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford C-max Titanium TDCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford C-max Titanium TDCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Ford C-max Titanium TDCI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford C-max Titanium TDCI THIS CAR | 91.9% | 3,640 | 71,868 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Isuzu Trooper Citation Dt SWB | 73.6% | 1,814 | 96,150 mi | 28 yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford C-max Titanium TDCI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford C-max Titanium TDCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.9% across 3,640 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Ford C-max Titanium TDCI are tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (1 recorded failures), headlamp aim too far to the right (1), and tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50/17. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford C-max Titanium TDCI with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ford C-max Titanium TDCI owner drives around 7,968 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.