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Ford C-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2005
49.3% pass rate
from 7,406 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Suspension arms (38% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Pins and bushes (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover (46% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.1% fail on Springs (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Coil springs (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Coil spring (54% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (25% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.58% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (69% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.095% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.095% fail on Pins and bushes (64% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Wheel bearings (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (36% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component (55% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.054% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Sub-frames (78% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Sub-frame (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.041% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.068% fail on Macpherson strut (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.014% fail on Axles
      • 0.014% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (14% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 11% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 10% fail on Headlamp (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Headlamp levelling device (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (31% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp (34% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators (19% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type (19% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.38% fail on Side repeaters (53% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.054% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (46% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Rear reflectors (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Electrical equipment (53% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.095% fail on Horn (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.20% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.014% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.095% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.095% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.014% fail on Switch
  • 12% fail on Brakes (13% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Brake performance (15% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.78% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (25% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (20% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (28% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (26% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.96% fail on Parking brake performance (29% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.41% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (57% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance (53% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (58% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested (64% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (77% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Brake pads (78% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.041% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (82% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Cable (75% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.068% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control (51% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Lever (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (53% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
      • 0.054% fail on Hand lever (81% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.095% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.054% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.014% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.014% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.027% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
    • 0.014% fail on Hand operated control valves
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment
  • 10% fail on Tyres (60% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Condition (92% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Tread depth (39% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 7.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (14% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Transmission (20% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Drive shafts (19% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Joints (20% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.014% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.15% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.15% fail on Joints
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.51% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.51% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.31% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Panel
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.027% fail on Body condition
      • 0.014% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.28% fail on Seats
      • 0.24% fail on Passenger's seat (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.27% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.054% fail on Tank
      • 0.027% fail on System
      • 0.014% fail on Pipe
    • 0.26% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Bracket
    • 0.24% fail on Doors (53% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
        • 0.014% fail on Catch
      • 0.095% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.095% fail on Door condition
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Chassis (59% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Chassis condition (58% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
    • 0.095% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.068% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.054% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.014% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.027% fail on Cabs
      • 0.027% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.014% fail on Load security
      • 0.014% fail on Access panel
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers (21% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.027% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.84% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.095% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 1.7% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.96% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.068% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.054% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.041% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual (16 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.014% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.068% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.041% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.054% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.027% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.027% fail on Undertray
  • 3.1% fail on Steering (21% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Steering rack (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components (62% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Track rod end (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
        • 0.014% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.014% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.014% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.38% fail on Power steering
      • 0.18% fail on Other components
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
      • 0.041% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.027% fail on Pump
    • 0.041% fail on Steering play
      • 0.041% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.014% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (44% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.68% fail on Condition
      • 0.41% fail on Prescribed areas (49% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
    • 0.49% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Airbags
      • 0.027% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.65% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.65% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.49% fail on Attachment
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 0.027% fail on Hubs (16 times worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.014% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.014% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.014% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.014% fail on Doors
      • 0.014% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
  • 0.014% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.014% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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