Ford C-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2011
69.7% pass rate
from 17,271 tests in 2021
(8.6% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators (66% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type (66% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Side repeaters (48% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (20% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (25% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp (22% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Headlamp levelling device (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.012% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.72% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (56% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.52% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0058% fail on Switch
    • 0.39% fail on Electrical equipment (43% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Horn (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.012% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.012% fail on Battery(ies) (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.26% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0058% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0058% fail on Switch
    • 0.035% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.017% fail on Hazard warning (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Switch (74% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 7.6% fail on Tyres (29% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Condition (46% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth (18% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 7.0% fail on Brakes
    • 4.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (60% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads (61% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.087% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.046% fail on Cable
        • 0.035% fail on Lever
        • 0.0058% fail on Linkage
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance (27% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (19% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.0058% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.99% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (37% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake performance (33% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (53% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt
          • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.035% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0058% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0058% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0058% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (37% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp) (35% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.74% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (59% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Anti-lock braking system (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0058% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.43% fail on Parking brake control (44% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Lever (72% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (54% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal (64% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.069% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.029% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.012% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0058% fail on Valves
    • 0.046% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.017% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0058% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0058% fail on Servos
  • 5.5% fail on Suspension (50% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (35% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover (37% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension arm (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.85% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Springs (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers (77% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Axles
      • 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.081% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.087% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.046% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0058% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.035% fail on Macpherson strut (71% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0058% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0058% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0058% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.10% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.012% fail on Window (9 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on View to rear
      • 0.093% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.087% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.017% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (35% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Transmission (150% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Drive shafts (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.10% fail on Prop shafts (97% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Exhaust system (48% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Passenger's seat (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.075% fail on Doors (52% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
      • 0.023% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.012% fail on Catch (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0058% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0058% fail on Hinge
      • 0.023% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition
    • 0.064% fail on Undertray
    • 0.052% fail on Body
      • 0.041% fail on Other body component
      • 0.012% fail on Panel
    • 0.017% fail on Fuel system (90% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on System
      • 0.0058% fail on Hose
    • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0058% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0058% fail on Strengthening plate
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (17% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (15% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition (43% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.50% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (82% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0058% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.82% fail on Spark ignition (47% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Catalyst emissions (71% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Emissions not tested (71% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Fluid leaks (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Engine oil leaks (85% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0058% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.029% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.017% fail on Undertray
      • 0.012% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.97% fail on Steering (48% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Steering gear (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Steering rack (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Steering linkage components (73% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.035% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.012% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0058% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0058% fail on Other components
        • 0.0058% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.064% fail on Steering play
      • 0.064% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.035% fail on Power steering
      • 0.035% fail on Operation
      • 0.0058% fail on Other components
    • 0.0058% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0058% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.42% fail on Attachment
    • 0.058% fail on Condition
  • 0.45% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (40% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.27% fail on Condition
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Requirements
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.0058% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0058% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0058% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0058% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0058% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0058% fail on Anchorages
Read the Honest John Review

  • Ford C-MAX (2010 - 2019)
    Neat styling. More practical than a Ford Focus. Fine blend of ride comfort, handling and driver enjoyment. High-quality interior.

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