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Ford C-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2008
55.7% pass rate
from 16,274 tests in 2021
(7.7% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.6% fail on Suspension arms (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover (29% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm (44% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.3% fail on Springs
      • 6.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.3% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.012% fail on Mounting
    • 3.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (18% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Linkage ball joints (40% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (62% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Anti-roll bar (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.049% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.79% fail on Shock absorbers (21% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.092% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0061% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (76% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Sub-frames (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Sub-frame (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0061% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.025% fail on Macpherson strut (89% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0061% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.025% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.012% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0061% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0061% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.018% fail on Axles (91% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (90% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp (50% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Headlamp levelling device (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp (15% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters (67% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (58% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.65% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.65% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0061% fail on Switch
    • 0.50% fail on Rear reflectors (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0061% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.0061% fail on Switch
    • 0.11% fail on Electrical equipment (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Horn (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Battery(ies) (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.055% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.049% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0061% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0061% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.0061% fail on Outline marker lamp
  • 9.0% fail on Tyres (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Condition (72% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth (13% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type (45% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 7.9% fail on Brakes (21% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (58% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.10% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.068% fail on Cable
        • 0.018% fail on Linkage
        • 0.012% fail on Lever
        • 0.0061% fail on Pivot
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance (37% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (31% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance (45% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0061% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0061% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0061% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0061% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (44% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0061% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0061% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.80% fail on Parking brake performance (27% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.77% fail on Rbt (26% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.74% fail on Parking brake performance (21% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.031% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (66% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.0061% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0061% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0061% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0061% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.37% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (44% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp) (45% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance (51% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.092% fail on Brake performance not tested (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.48% fail on Electronic stability control (79% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
      • 0.080% fail on Hand lever (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Parking brake control (64% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Lever (58% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0061% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.092% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic systems (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Brake fluid (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0061% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0061% fail on Valves
    • 0.018% fail on Rigid brake pipes (99% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0061% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0061% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
  • 7.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (19% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Transmission (64% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Drive shafts (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Joints (65% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Drive shaft (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Flexible couplings (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.15% fail on Joints
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.31% fail on Seats (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Passenger's seat (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's seat (73% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.080% fail on Tank
      • 0.012% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0061% fail on System
    • 0.092% fail on Body
      • 0.061% fail on Other body component
      • 0.025% fail on Panel
      • 0.0061% fail on Body condition
    • 0.092% fail on Doors (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Front passenger's door (71% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Other passenger's door (78% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's door (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition (87% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.0061% fail on Catch
        • 0.0061% fail on Hinge
    • 0.092% fail on Undertray (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Bumpers (56% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.012% fail on Bracket
    • 0.031% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.031% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.018% fail on Integral vehicle structure (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (92% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Chassis (90% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Chassis condition (89% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0061% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0061% fail on Coupling
    • 0.0061% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 6.5% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Steering gear (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Steering rack (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0061% fail on Operation
      • 0.0061% fail on Steering box
    • 1.2% fail on Steering linkage components (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Track rod end (54% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.018% fail on Other components
        • 0.012% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.0061% fail on Steering component
      • 0.018% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.012% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.41% fail on Power steering (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Other components (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Operation
      • 0.043% fail on Rams (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.025% fail on Pump (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.043% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.012% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.0061% fail on Flexible coupling
      • 0.0061% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.0061% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0061% fail on Steering lock
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Washers (21% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (31% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.012% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.092% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.086% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0061% fail on Window
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (21% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (20% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition (24% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (39% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.037% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0061% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0061% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.50% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.42% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (38% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.037% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.0061% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0061% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
    • 0.18% fail on Fluid leaks (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Engine oil leaks (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.043% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.025% fail on Undertray
      • 0.018% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.57% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (64% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Seat belts (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
      • 0.074% fail on Prescribed areas (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.0061% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0061% fail on Requirements
    • 0.18% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.0061% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0061% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.57% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.53% fail on Attachment
    • 0.037% fail on Condition (72% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.52% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.52% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.012% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.012% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0061% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0061% fail on Anchorages
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