Ford C-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2004
48.0% pass rate
from 6,426 tests in 2021
(13% worse than other 2004 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Suspension (38% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 9.2% fail on Springs (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.1% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 9.1% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Mounting
      • 0.078% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 8.7% fail on Suspension arms (50% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.81% fail on Suspension arm (90% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover (43% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.82% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint (58% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.093% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.078% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.8% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings (42% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (41% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Sub-frame (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (85% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.4% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 11% fail on Headlamp (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp (41% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (31% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators (41% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type (41% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Individual direction indicators (47% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Side repeaters (32% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.82% fail on Rear reflectors (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Electrical equipment (52% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.30% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.093% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.078% fail on Main beam tell-tale (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 8.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.031% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (87% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (28% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (30% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (34% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.72% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.047% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.031% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.61% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (46% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance (47% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (54% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (91% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Brake pads (92% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.14% fail on Cable
        • 0.031% fail on Linkage
        • 0.016% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.047% fail on Electronic stability control (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.40% fail on Rigid brake pipes (89% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (99% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.19% fail on Lever (59% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic parking brake (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (48% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
      • 0.047% fail on Hand lever (83% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.031% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.016% fail on Valves
    • 0.016% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.016% fail on Servos
    • 0.016% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.016% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
  • 10% fail on Tyres (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Tread depth (50% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Condition (89% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Size/type
  • 8.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (15% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (16% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.67% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.031% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.016% fail on NOx sensor
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Emissions not tested (74% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.047% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.047% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.031% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual (17 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks (45% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks (49% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.11% fail on Noise suppression (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Undertray
      • 0.047% fail on Sound deadening material (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 7.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (12% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Transmission
      • 3.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.3% fail on Joints
        • 0.078% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.016% fail on Flexible couplings
        • 0.016% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.047% fail on Prop shafts (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Joints
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system (22% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Doors
      • 0.40% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition
      • 0.20% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
      • 0.062% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.062% fail on Door condition
    • 0.56% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.56% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.42% fail on Body
      • 0.26% fail on Panel (97% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
      • 0.016% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.37% fail on Seats (73% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system (51% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.031% fail on Tank
      • 0.031% fail on System
      • 0.016% fail on Hose
      • 0.016% fail on Pipe
    • 0.22% fail on Chassis (56% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Chassis condition (56% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.078% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.047% fail on Bracket
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
    • 0.093% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.093% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.078% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.016% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.016% fail on Floor
  • 7.8% fail on Visibility
    • 4.7% fail on Washers (31% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers (42% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Bonnet (99% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on View to rear
      • 0.34% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.016% fail on Window
  • 3.5% fail on Steering (23% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Steering gear (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Steering rack (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.016% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Operation
      • 0.078% fail on Other components
      • 0.062% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.016% fail on Rams
    • 0.047% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (21% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (27% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Condition
      • 0.45% fail on Prescribed areas (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Requirements
  • 0.68% fail on Road Wheels (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Attachment
    • 0.28% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
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