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Ford C-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2009
58.4% pass rate
from 7,472 tests in 2021
(8.4% worse than other 2009 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 7.5% fail on Suspension arms (60% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Pins and bushes (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (29% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint dust cover (46% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.8% fail on Springs (17% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Coil springs (17% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Coil spring (17% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (16% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage ball joints (45% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.067% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.054% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.58% fail on Shock absorbers (35% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.080% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension rod (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.067% fail on Sub-frames (82% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Sub-frame (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.040% fail on Macpherson strut (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.013% fail on Axles
      • 0.013% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.013% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.2% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp (42% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.50% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.99% fail on Direction indicators (50% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Flashing type (50% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Individual direction indicators (38% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters (68% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.013% fail on Switch
    • 0.94% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (52% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (46% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Electrical equipment (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Horn (79% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Battery(ies) (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.013% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.054% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.054% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.054% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.054% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.040% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.027% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.013% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 9.2% fail on Tyres (48% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Condition (87% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth (22% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.7% fail on Washers (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (38% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Bonnet (99% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.094% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.094% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.2% fail on Brakes (29% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (21% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (25% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads (26% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.094% fail on Cable
        • 0.013% fail on Lever
        • 0.013% fail on Linkage
    • 2.7% fail on Brake performance (43% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (47% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance (44% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (39% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (37% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt
          • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.040% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.040% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.35% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (42% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance (43% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.27% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Anti-lock braking system (60% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (50% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.080% fail on Pedal
    • 0.054% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.027% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.013% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.040% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.013% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.013% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
  • 6.1% fail on Steering (160% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Steering gear (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Steering rack (14 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (41% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Track rod end (52% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.094% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
        • 0.027% fail on Steering linkage (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.28% fail on Power steering (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Operation
      • 0.027% fail on Rams (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Pump
    • 0.19% fail on Steering play (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Steering column
    • 0.013% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 5.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.0% fail on Transmission (55% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Drive shafts (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Joints (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.013% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.11% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.11% fail on Joints
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (24% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Passenger's seat (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.054% fail on Tank
      • 0.054% fail on Pipe
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.094% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.094% fail on Door condition
      • 0.027% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.094% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.080% fail on Undertray
    • 0.067% fail on Body
      • 0.027% fail on Body condition (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Other body component
      • 0.013% fail on Panel
    • 0.054% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Bracket
      • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.013% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.013% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.013% fail on Chassis
      • 0.013% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.013% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.013% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (16% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (17% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition (29% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.68% fail on Catalyst emissions (50% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.027% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.94% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.56% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.013% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.054% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.054% fail on Undertray
  • 0.48% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.43% fail on Attachment
    • 0.054% fail on Condition
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.47% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (56% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.27% fail on Condition
      • 0.027% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.027% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2009 cars)
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