Ford C-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2017
87.1% pass rate
from 12,086 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.8% fail on Visibility (31% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers (44% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Washers
    • 0.066% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.066% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.050% fail on View to rear
      • 0.041% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0083% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.0083% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.091% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.56% fail on Stop lamp (69% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.24% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.19% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.050% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.22% fail on Headlamps (56% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp (61% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0083% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.091% fail on Position lamps (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (56% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.083% fail on Horn (190% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.017% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.017% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.0083% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0083% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 1.8% fail on Brakes
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (32% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads (32% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.033% fail on Brake discs and drums (90% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Brake discs (90% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Brake performance (69% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Rbt (79% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.058% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0083% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.041% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.025% fail on Rbt
          • 0.025% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.017% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.017% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.025% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.017% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0083% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.025% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0083% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.0083% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.0083% fail on Lever
  • 0.64% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.60% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.44% fail on Compression ignition (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0083% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0083% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0083% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.17% fail on Spark ignition (47% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.033% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.27% fail on Suspension (69% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension arms (50% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes (66% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0083% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0083% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.083% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.041% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.033% fail on Anti-roll bars (75% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0083% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0083% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.22% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.083% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Driver's seat (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Passenger's seat (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Transmission
      • 0.041% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.041% fail on Joints
      • 0.0083% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0083% fail on Joints
    • 0.033% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.025% fail on Body
      • 0.025% fail on Other body component
    • 0.017% fail on Doors
      • 0.017% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0083% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.0083% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0083% fail on System
  • 0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
      • 0.017% fail on Requirements
    • 0.074% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.0083% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0083% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.12% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.083% fail on Attachment
    • 0.033% fail on Condition
  • 0.091% fail on Identification of the vehicle (56% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Registration plates (56% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.017% fail on Steering (89% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0083% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.0083% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.0083% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0083% fail on Operation
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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