Ford C-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2003
49.5% pass rate
from 444 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (43% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Springs (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 9.0% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 9.0% fail on Coil spring (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.5% fail on Pins and bushes (99% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.23% fail on Linkage
    • 3.2% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.45% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.23% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.23% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 12% fail on Headlamps (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 11% fail on Headlamp (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.90% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.45% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (71% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Rear reflectors (12 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.23% fail on Horn
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 7.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.90% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt
          • 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.45% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.23% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.23% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.90% fail on Rigid brake pipes (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.45% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.45% fail on Lever
  • 8.8% fail on Tyres
    • 5.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 7.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.90% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.90% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
  • 7.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.7% fail on Transmission
      • 2.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.7% fail on Joints
    • 0.90% fail on Doors
      • 0.45% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.45% fail on Door condition
      • 0.45% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.45% fail on Door condition
    • 0.68% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.45% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.23% fail on Tank
    • 0.45% fail on Chassis
      • 0.45% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.23% fail on Body
      • 0.23% fail on Panel
    • 0.23% fail on Seats
      • 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.23% fail on Undertray
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.45% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.9% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.90% fail on Steering linkage components (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.68% fail on Power steering
      • 0.23% fail on Operation
      • 0.23% fail on Rams
      • 0.23% fail on Other components
    • 0.23% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
  • 0.68% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.68% fail on Attachment
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
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