Used Ford C-Max 2011-present review

Carefully check the car's bodywork for any dings or scrapes picked up in car parks and check the alloy wheels for kerb damage. Also check the operation of all the seats, especially those in the boot, and make sure the tailgate operates as it should. Ensure any electrical options work, too.

Electrical issues are the most common faults on the C-Max, with non-engine electrics being the main area affected. Most parts are shared with other models in the Ford range so are easy to source and relatively cheap.

Yes, according to our most recent reliability survey. The C-Max and Grand C-Max finished in second place in the MPV class, with an excellent overall score of 90%. Only 18% of the 0-to-3-year-old examples surveyed had any faults at all. Ford as a brand finished ninth out of 32 manufacturers.