Ford C-MAX MOT Results
Registered in 200753.8% pass rate
from 12,733 tests in 2021
(7.6% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.
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19% fail on
Suspension
(15% worse than other 2007 cars)
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8.9% fail on
Suspension arms
(76% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Pins and bushes (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Ball joint (43% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.20% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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6.2% fail on
Springs
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6.2% fail on
Coil springs
- 6.2% fail on Coil spring
- 0.024% fail on Mounting
- 0.0079% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
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6.2% fail on
Coil springs
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4.6% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 1.4% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (44% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Linkage ball joints (37% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Ball joint dust cover (38% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Ball joint
- 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.094% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.094% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers (30% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.25% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.20% fail on Ball joint
- 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.016% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.22% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (75% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.031% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.016% fail on Ball joint
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0.086% fail on
Sub-frames
(82% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Sub-frame (85% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (87% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0079% fail on Ball joint
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0.024% fail on
Axles
(90% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (89% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.024% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.016% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0079% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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8.9% fail on
Suspension arms
(76% worse than other 2007 cars)
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16% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(8.3% worse than other 2007 cars)
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7.9% fail on
Headlamps
(94% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 7.8% fail on Headlamp (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.016% fail on Dipswitch
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3.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (18% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (61% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Stop lamp (29% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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1.6% fail on
Direction indicators
(32% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.6% fail on
Flashing type
(32% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (21% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Side repeaters (61% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.071% fail on All direction indicators
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1.6% fail on
Flashing type
(32% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Rear reflectors (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(53% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(54% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp (54% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.0079% fail on
Front fog lamps
- 0.0079% fail on Front fog lamps
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0.31% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(54% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.16% fail on Position lamp
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0.16% fail on
Electrical equipment
(72% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Horn (73% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Battery(ies) (82% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.0079% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.063% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.047% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.016% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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0.0079% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.0079% fail on Switch
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7.9% fail on
Headlamps
(94% worse than other 2007 cars)
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9.4% fail on
Tyres
(43% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Condition (77% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Tread depth (25% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Size/type
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8.3% fail on
Brakes
(23% better than other 2007 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(44% worse than other 2007 cars)
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3.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(69% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Brake pads (70% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0079% fail on Brake linings
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1.4% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.4% fail on Brake discs
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0.11% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.079% fail on Cable
- 0.031% fail on Lever
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3.6% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(69% worse than other 2007 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Brake performance
(34% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(35% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (32% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Service brake performance
(34% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
(33% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (33% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance (35% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.016% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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1.7% fail on
Rbt
(33% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.94% fail on
Parking brake performance
(28% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.90% fail on
Rbt
(28% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.82% fail on Parking brake performance (26% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.031% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.024% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.0079% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.016% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.90% fail on
Rbt
(28% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(60% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.28% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(59% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
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0.28% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(59% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.0% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(35% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.56% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(52% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Anti-lock braking system (44% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Electronic stability control (92% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.17% fail on Pedal
- 0.094% fail on Hand lever (59% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.20% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.0079% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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0.20% fail on
Parking brake control
(56% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Lever (51% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0079% fail on Electronic parking brake
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0.071% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.039% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.024% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0079% fail on Servos
- 0.071% fail on Flexible brake hoses (64% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.063% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.0079% fail on
Low pressure warning
- 0.0079% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
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4.6% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(44% worse than other 2007 cars)
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7.5% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(11% worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Transmission
(49% worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Drive shafts
(51% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Joints (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.079% fail on Drive shaft (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Bearing housing
- 0.0079% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.14% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.14% fail on Joints
- 0.024% fail on Belts (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Drive shafts
(51% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
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0.41% fail on
Seats
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
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0.35% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.27% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.055% fail on Tank
- 0.024% fail on Pipe
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0.13% fail on
Doors
(72% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.047% fail on
Front passenger's door
(66% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Door condition (77% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Catch (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.039% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.039% fail on Door condition
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0.039% fail on
Other passenger's door
(82% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Door condition (85% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0079% fail on Catch
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0.047% fail on
Front passenger's door
(66% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Undertray (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.094% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.079% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.016% fail on Bracket
- 0.079% fail on Bumpers
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0.071% fail on
Body
(60% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Panel
- 0.031% fail on Other body component (71% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.0079% fail on Body condition
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0.055% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(84% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (83% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.047% fail on
Chassis
(72% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Chassis condition (72% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.0079% fail on
Spare wheel
- 0.0079% fail on Spare wheel condition
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0.0079% fail on
Towbar
- 0.0079% fail on Other towbar components
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0.0079% fail on
Boot lid
- 0.0079% fail on Boot lid condition
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4.4% fail on
Transmission
(49% worse than other 2007 cars)
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6.4% fail on
Visibility
- 4.0% fail on Washers (19% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Wipers (26% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Bonnet
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0.19% fail on
View to rear
- 0.19% fail on Mirrors
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0.063% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.055% fail on Windscreen
- 0.0079% fail on Window
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5.8% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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5.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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4.4% fail on
Spark ignition
- 2.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (30% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.72% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.063% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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1.2% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.69% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.055% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 0.047% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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0.0079% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0079% fail on Particulate filter
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4.4% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.27% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks (48% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Other leaks
- 0.031% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
- 0.016% fail on Transmission oil leaks
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0.079% fail on
Noise suppression
(2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.047% fail on Undertray
- 0.031% fail on Sound deadening material (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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5.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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3.8% fail on
Steering
(27% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Steering gear
(4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.87% fail on
Steering linkage components
(62% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Track rod end (64% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Ball joint
- 0.024% fail on Drag link end
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0.016% fail on
Other components
- 0.0079% fail on Steering component
- 0.0079% fail on Steering linkage
- 0.0079% fail on Intermediate drop arm
- 0.0079% fail on Locking devices
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0.37% fail on
Power steering
(81% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Other components (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.094% fail on Operation
- 0.071% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.047% fail on Rams (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.016% fail on Pump
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0.055% fail on
Steering play
- 0.055% fail on Steering rack
- 0.047% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.0079% fail on Steering shaft
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2.6% fail on
Steering gear
(4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.89% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(52% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.69% fail on
Seat belts
(25% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Condition
- 0.086% fail on Prescribed areas (78% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Requirements
- 0.016% fail on Attachment
- 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.69% fail on
Seat belts
(25% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.68% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.68% fail on Registration plates
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0.60% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.52% fail on Attachment
- 0.086% fail on Condition
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0.0079% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.0079% fail on Anchorages
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Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010)
Best entry and egress of any car anywhere. Excellent front seat comfort.