Ford C-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2014
76.8% pass rate
from 17,205 tests in 2021
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp (62% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.96% fail on Headlamps (41% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Headlamp (41% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.023% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (24% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.60% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.31% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.017% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.56% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.27% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.093% fail on Position lamps (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Position lamp (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.081% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.081% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.029% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0058% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0058% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.0058% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres (26% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Condition (34% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth (23% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility (24% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers (64% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (30% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.070% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.064% fail on View to rear
      • 0.064% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.023% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.6% fail on Brakes
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (47% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (65% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Brake pads (64% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.66% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.66% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.035% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.029% fail on Cable
        • 0.0058% fail on Lever
    • 0.77% fail on Brake performance (49% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (38% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (65% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Parking brake performance (69% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Rbt (68% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.070% fail on Parking brake performance (67% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.0058% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.064% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Rbt (sp) (63% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Hand lever (79% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.087% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (57% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.023% fail on Electronic stability control (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Hydraulic systems (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.035% fail on Reservoirs (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Parking brake control (71% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Lever (67% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Rigid brake pipes (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (71% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.10% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.023% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0058% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.26% fail on Spark ignition (69% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Catalyst emissions (78% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0058% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0058% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0058% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.041% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.035% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0058% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.2% fail on Suspension (76% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Suspension arms (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes (53% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint (65% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bars (70% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Linkage ball joints (62% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Linkage
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.081% fail on Shock absorbers (73% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0058% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.023% fail on Springs (99% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Coil springs (99% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Axles
      • 0.012% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0058% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0058% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0058% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0058% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.73% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Transmission (51% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Drive shafts (54% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Joints (53% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.029% fail on Joints
      • 0.0058% fail on Belts
    • 0.20% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Passenger's seat (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Driver's seat (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Body
      • 0.041% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0058% fail on Panel
    • 0.041% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.035% fail on Exhaust system (93% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.017% fail on Tank
      • 0.012% fail on System (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0058% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.029% fail on Undertray
    • 0.012% fail on Doors (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0058% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0058% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 0.32% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (43% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0058% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0058% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.24% fail on Steering (69% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0058% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.064% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.064% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.023% fail on Power steering
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
      • 0.0058% fail on Other components
    • 0.0058% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0058% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0058% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
    • 0.029% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle (52% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates (52% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.0058% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0058% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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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