Ford C-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2007
53.8% pass rate
from 12,733 tests in 2021
(7.6% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension (15% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Suspension arms (76% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint (43% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.2% fail on Springs
      • 6.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.024% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0079% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (44% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Linkage ball joints (37% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover (38% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.094% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.094% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers (30% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.22% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (75% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.086% fail on Sub-frames (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Sub-frame (85% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (87% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0079% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.024% fail on Axles (90% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (89% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0079% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.3% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Headlamps (94% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Headlamp (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.016% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (18% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (61% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp (29% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators (32% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type (32% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (21% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters (61% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.42% fail on Rear reflectors (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp (54% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp (54% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0079% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Horn (73% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Battery(ies) (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0079% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.063% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.047% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.016% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0079% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0079% fail on Switch
  • 9.4% fail on Tyres (43% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Condition (77% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (25% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 8.3% fail on Brakes (23% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (44% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (69% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Brake pads (70% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.079% fail on Cable
        • 0.031% fail on Lever
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance (34% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (35% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (32% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (34% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (33% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (33% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance (35% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance (28% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt (28% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.82% fail on Parking brake performance (26% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.055% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0079% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.016% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.28% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (60% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.56% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (52% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Anti-lock braking system (44% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic stability control (92% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal
      • 0.094% fail on Hand lever (59% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0079% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control (56% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Lever (51% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.071% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.039% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.024% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0079% fail on Servos
    • 0.071% fail on Flexible brake hoses (64% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.0079% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.0079% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 7.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (11% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Transmission (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Drive shafts (51% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Joints (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Drive shaft (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Bearing housing
        • 0.0079% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
      • 0.024% fail on Belts (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.41% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.055% fail on Tank
      • 0.024% fail on Pipe
    • 0.13% fail on Doors (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Front passenger's door (66% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition (77% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Catch (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition
      • 0.039% fail on Other passenger's door (82% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition (85% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Catch
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.079% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.016% fail on Bracket
    • 0.079% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.071% fail on Body (60% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Panel
      • 0.031% fail on Other body component (71% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Body condition
    • 0.055% fail on Integral vehicle structure (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (83% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Chassis (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Chassis condition (72% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.0079% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.0079% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.0079% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0079% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0079% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0079% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 6.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Washers (19% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (26% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.19% fail on View to rear
      • 0.19% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.063% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.055% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0079% fail on Window
  • 5.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (30% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.72% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.063% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.69% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.055% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.047% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0079% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0079% fail on Particulate filter
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks (48% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.079% fail on Noise suppression (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Undertray
      • 0.031% fail on Sound deadening material (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 3.8% fail on Steering (27% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Steering linkage components (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Track rod end (64% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
        • 0.0079% fail on Steering component
        • 0.0079% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.0079% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.0079% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.37% fail on Power steering (81% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Other components (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Operation
      • 0.071% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.047% fail on Rams (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pump
    • 0.055% fail on Steering play
      • 0.055% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.047% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0079% fail on Steering shaft
  • 0.89% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (52% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Seat belts (25% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Condition
      • 0.086% fail on Prescribed areas (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Requirements
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment
    • 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.52% fail on Attachment
    • 0.086% fail on Condition
  • 0.0079% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0079% fail on Anchorages
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