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Ford C-max Zetec Turbo Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Ford C-max Zetec Turbo reliable? We analysed 488 real MOT tests across 156 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 488 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.9%
Typical Mileage
39,159mi
Annual Mileage
6,823mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Ford C-max Zetec Turbo is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford C-max Zetec Turbo.

Ford C-max Zetec Turbo Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Ford C-max Zetec Turbo. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Ford C-max Zetec Turbo Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Ford C-max Zetec Turbo owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,606 mi/yr
Typical
6,823 mi/yr
Average
7,684 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,625 mi/yr

Ford C-max Zetec Turbo Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Ford C-max Zetec Turbo MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
39,159 mi
75th Percentile
55,671 mi
95th Percentile
90,158 mi
Max Recorded
155,089 mi

How Does the Ford C-max Zetec Turbo 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 Zetec Turbo THIS CAR 95.9% 488 39,159 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
Mini Countryman Cooper Classic 100% 197 31,483 mi — yrs

Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford C-max Zetec Turbo outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Ford C-max Zetec Turbo?

The Ford C-max Zetec Turbo has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.9% across 488 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Ford C-max Zetec Turbo owner drives around 6,823 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.

Ford C-max Zetec Turbo — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford C-max Zetec Turbo reliable?
Based on 488 MOT tests, the Ford C-max Zetec Turbo has a 95.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Ford C-max Zetec Turbo?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Ford C-max Zetec Turbo do per year?
The typical Ford C-max Zetec Turbo does around 6,823 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Ford C-max Zetec Turbo last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Ford C-max Zetec Turbo?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.