Car statistics
How many Ford C-Maxes are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 105,823 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 97,597 Ford C-Maxes licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 3,842 declared off the road (SORN). That is 22.8% fewer than the peak of 126,398 in 2019.
Numbers peaked in 2019 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 382 |
| 2007 | 10,828 |
| 2008 | 30,700 |
| 2009 | 39,240 |
| 2010 | 46,820 |
| 2011 | 58,722 |
| 2012 | 70,531 |
| 2013 | 84,042 |
| 2014 | 95,715 |
| 2015 | 106,275 |
| 2016 | 115,717 |
| 2017 | 122,772 |
| 2018 | 125,953 |
| 2019 | 126,398 |
| 2020 | 123,201 |
| 2021 | 120,907 |
| 2022 | 116,788 |
| 2023 | 111,974 |
| 2024 | 105,956 |
| 2025 | 99,648 |
| 2026 | 97,597 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 67.8% of Ford C-Max MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Ford C-Maxes tested pass 68.1% of the time, so the Ford C-Max does about as well as average for its age. In 2024 its pass rate was 68.8%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Ford C-Max | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 81.2% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 76.9% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 66.3% | 65.5% |
| 15–19 years | 54.1% | 58.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Ford C-Max fails its MOT, appearing on 41.1% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 10.8% of Ford C-Max tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 41.1% |
| Tyres | 27.9% |
| Suspension | 26.5% |
| Brakes | 20.8% |
| Visibility | 13.4% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.3% |
| Steering | 5.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Ford C-Max failed its MOT in 2025 was “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick”, on 10.2% of 34,103 failed tests. 59.6% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 10.2% |
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.6% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 9.3% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 8.3% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 7.6% |
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 7.3% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 6.1% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 5.6% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tyres | 5.5% |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 24.6% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 12.2% |
| Suspension arms: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 10.7% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 10.6% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 9.7% |
| Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 5.7% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 4.9% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 3.7% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.6% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 3.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
13 years of the Ford C-Max, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2017 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (82.6% passed first time) and the 2007 cars worst (51.7%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | – | 3,905 | 51.7% |
| 2008 | – | 8,746 | 52.8% |
| 2009 | – | 4,681 | 54.9% |
| 2010 | – | 5,236 | 55.9% |
| 2011 | – | 9,828 | 63.7% |
| 2012 | – | 10,510 | 63.4% |
| 2013 | – | 13,330 | 68.2% |
| 2014 | 13,279 | 12,469 | 69.3% |
| 2015 | 11,915 | 11,244 | 72.3% |
| 2016 | 10,606 | 10,509 | 77.7% |
| 2017 | 8,039 | 8,006 | 82.6% |
| 2018 | 4,896 | 4,759 | 80.1% |
| 2019 | 2,611 | 2,576 | 83.3% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Ford C-Max covers 6,708 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 7,201 |
| 8–10 years | 7,135 |
| 11–14 years | 6,792 |
| 15–19 years | 5,784 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Ford C-Maxes for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 20,603 in 2008. In 2025, 5 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 400 |
| ’07 | 10,835 |
| ’08 | 20,603 |
| ’09 | 8,500 |
| ’10 | 7,935 |
| ’11 | 11,821 |
| ’12 | 11,743 |
| ’13 | 14,575 |
| ’14 | 13,120 |
| ’15 | 11,746 |
| ’16 | 10,735 |
| ’17 | 8,143 |
| ’18 | 4,746 |
| ’19 | 2,556 |
| ’20 | 14 |
| ’21 | 4 |
| ’22 | 4 |
| ’23 | 4 |
| ’24 | 2 |
| ’25 | 5 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 102,686 Ford C-Maxes licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 50.9% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 15.2% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc. The share with an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc has grown from 0.0% in 2014 to 13.6%.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 52,263 licensed | 50.9% |
| 901cc to 1,000cc 15,628 licensed | 15.2% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 14,504 licensed | 14.1% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 13,985 licensed | 13.6% |
| 1,701cc to 1,800cc 6,285 licensed | 6.1% |
| Other sizes 21 licensed | 0.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 26,892 | 26.2% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 25,369 | 24.7% |
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 15,628 | 15.2% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Diesel | 13,400 | 13.0% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Diesel | 11,241 | 10.9% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Petrol | 4,282 | 4.2% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 3,259 | 3.2% |
| 1,701–1,800cc | Diesel | 1,997 | 1.9% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,501–1,600cc | 901–1,000cc | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,401–1,500cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 59.2% | 4.1% | 17.6% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 58.2% | 5.5% | 17.2% | 2.1% |
| 2016 | 54.4% | 6.9% | 16.4% | 6.8% |
| 2017 | 51.6% | 9.0% | 15.6% | 9.7% |
| 2018 | 50.0% | 11.3% | 15.1% | 10.3% |
| 2019 | 49.4% | 12.5% | 14.8% | 10.8% |
| 2020 | 49.7% | 12.5% | 14.8% | 11.1% |
| 2021 | 49.8% | 13.0% | 14.7% | 11.5% |
| 2022 | 50.1% | 13.4% | 14.7% | 11.8% |
| 2023 | 50.4% | 13.9% | 14.5% | 12.3% |
| 2024 | 50.7% | 14.6% | 14.3% | 12.9% |
| 2025 | 50.9% | 15.2% | 14.1% | 13.6% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 49.0% | 50.9% |
| 2015 | 50.8% | 49.2% |
| 2016 | 52.1% | 47.9% |
| 2017 | 52.0% | 48.0% |
| 2018 | 51.1% | 48.8% |
| 2019 | 50.3% | 49.7% |
| 2020 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| 2021 | 50.3% | 49.7% |
| 2022 | 50.3% | 49.7% |
| 2023 | 50.2% | 49.8% |
| 2024 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| 2025 | 50.7% | 49.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Ford C-Max from 2011 to 2020. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2020), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 30.4 to 49.6 mpg, with CO2 of 148 to 212 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2011 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and other fuel versions ranges from 33.2 to 74.3 mpg, with CO2 of 99 to 176 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 37.2–43.5 | 148–172 | 2019–2020 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 1 |
| 1.5 petrol | 30.4–34.0 | 188–212 | 2019–2020 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 1 |
| 1.5 diesel | 41.5–49.6 | 148–177 | 2019–2020 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 2 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 48.7–55.4 | 117–131 | 2013–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 28 |
| 1.5 petrol | 36.7–37.2 | 174–176 | 2018 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 2 |
| 1.6 petrol | 42.8–45.6 | 144–154 | 2011–2017 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 36 |
| 1.5 diesel | 56.5–74.3 | 99–132 | 2015–2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 19 |
| 1.6 diesel | 61.4–62.8 | 117–119 | 2011–2015 | Euro 5 | 9 |
| 2.0 diesel | 50.4–64.2 | 114–149 | 2011–2017 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 38 |
| 1.6 other fuel | 33.2 | 139 | 2011 | Euro 5 | 1 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 18 safety recalls for the Ford C-Max since 1992, the first in 2004. The most recent was launched on 19 December 2024.
All 18 Ford C-Max recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Ford C-Max. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford C-Max | 97,597 | −6.5% | 3,842 | 96 | Diesel |
| Ford Fiesta | 1,249,904 | −5.2% | 111,058 | 1 | Petrol |
| Ford Focus | 857,445 | −6.6% | 100,497 | 4 | Petrol |
| Ford Kuga | 367,678 | +3.9% | 7,528 | 17 | Diesel |
| Ford Puma | 244,729 | +27.6% | 6,445 | 30 | Hybrid |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 101,439 C-Max records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 105,823 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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