Ford C-MAX MOT Results
Registered in 200349.5% pass rate
from 444 tests in 2021
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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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.
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24% fail on
Suspension
(43% worse than other 2003 cars)
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9.0% fail on
Springs
(130% worse than other 2003 cars)
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9.0% fail on
Coil springs
(130% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 9.0% fail on Coil spring (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
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9.0% fail on
Coil springs
(130% worse than other 2003 cars)
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7.9% fail on
Suspension arms
- 4.5% fail on Pins and bushes (99% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 2.7% fail on Ball joint
- 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
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6.8% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 3.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.45% fail on Ball joint
- 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.23% fail on Linkage
- 3.2% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.45% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.23% fail on Suspension rod
- 0.23% fail on Ball joint
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0.23% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.23% fail on Sub-frame
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0.23% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.23% fail on Ball joint
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9.0% fail on
Springs
(130% worse than other 2003 cars)
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20% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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12% fail on
Headlamps
(120% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 11% fail on Headlamp (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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4.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.90% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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1.6% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.6% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.45% fail on Individual direction indicators
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1.6% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (71% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Rear reflectors (12 times worse than other 2003 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.23% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.23% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.23% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.23% fail on Horn
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12% fail on
Headlamps
(120% worse than other 2003 cars)
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12% fail on
Brakes
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7.9% fail on
Brake performance
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6.3% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 6.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.9% fail on
Rbt
- 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
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2.9% fail on
Rbt
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0.90% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.90% fail on
Rbt
- 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.90% fail on
Rbt
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0.45% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.45% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.45% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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6.3% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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4.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.7% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.7% fail on Brake pads
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1.6% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.6% fail on Brake discs
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0.23% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.23% fail on Lever
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2.7% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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1.1% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.90% fail on Rigid brake pipes (76% better than other 2003 cars)
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0.68% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.45% fail on Hand lever
- 0.23% fail on Pedal
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0.45% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.45% fail on Lever
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7.9% fail on
Brake performance
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8.8% fail on
Tyres
- 5.6% fail on Tread depth
- 3.4% fail on Condition
- 0.23% fail on Size/type
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7.7% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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7.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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6.3% fail on
Spark ignition
- 3.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.90% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.4% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.90% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
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6.3% fail on
Spark ignition
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7.7% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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7.0% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 2.7% fail on Exhaust system
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2.7% fail on
Transmission
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2.7% fail on
Drive shafts
- 2.7% fail on Joints
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2.7% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.90% fail on
Doors
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0.45% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.45% fail on Door condition
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0.45% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.45% fail on Door condition
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0.45% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.68% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.45% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.23% fail on Tank
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0.45% fail on
Chassis
- 0.45% fail on Chassis condition
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0.23% fail on
Body
- 0.23% fail on Panel
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0.23% fail on
Seats
- 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.23% fail on Undertray
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6.1% fail on
Visibility
- 4.1% fail on Washers
- 2.0% fail on Wipers
- 0.45% fail on Bonnet
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0.23% fail on
View to rear
- 0.23% fail on Mirrors
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2.9% fail on
Steering
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1.4% fail on
Steering gear
- 1.4% fail on Steering rack
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0.90% fail on
Steering linkage components
(72% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2003 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Ball joint
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0.68% fail on
Power steering
- 0.23% fail on Operation
- 0.23% fail on Rams
- 0.23% fail on Other components
- 0.23% fail on Electronic power steering
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1.4% fail on
Steering gear
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2.5% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 2.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.23% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.23% fail on Condition
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0.68% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.68% fail on Attachment
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0.45% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.45% fail on Registration plates
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Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010)
Best entry and egress of any car anywhere. Excellent front seat comfort.