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Ford C-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2009
61.6% pass rate
from 8,141 tests in 2020
(4.5% worse than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.2% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Stop lamp (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp (60% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.012% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (18% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim (17% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Position lamps (21% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Position lamp (22% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 0.98% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (55% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Direction indicators (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Flashing type (70% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Individual direction indicators (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.074% fail on Side repeaters (88% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (61% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 0.086% fail on Electrical equipment (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Horn (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.049% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.049% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.049% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.049% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 6.9% fail on Suspension arms (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint (54% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.037% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Springs (20% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs (20% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring (20% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (47% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage ball joints (70% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.074% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.48% fail on Shock absorbers (67% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Wheel bearings (38% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Other suspension component (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.049% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.025% fail on Suspension rod (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.012% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame
  • 9.0% fail on Tyres (36% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Condition (76% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (14% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Brakes (30% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (24% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (25% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.86% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.074% fail on Cable
        • 0.037% fail on Lever
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance (46% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (37% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (sp) (34% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Service brake performance (57% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Rbt (58% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (71% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt
          • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.025% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.22% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp) (53% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.098% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.037% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (52% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Pedal
      • 0.074% fail on Hand lever (62% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.086% fail on Anti-lock braking system (78% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.037% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.012% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.012% fail on Valves
    • 0.061% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.061% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.037% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.012% fail on Servos
    • 0.012% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Additional braking device
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Washers (26% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (50% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.16% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.074% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.049% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.037% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.012% fail on Window
  • 4.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission (35% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts (40% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Joints (41% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.037% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.037% fail on Joints
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system (27% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Passenger's seat (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.26% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.061% fail on Pipe
      • 0.037% fail on Tank
      • 0.012% fail on Hose
      • 0.012% fail on System
    • 0.061% fail on Undertray
    • 0.049% fail on Body
      • 0.037% fail on Other body component
      • 0.012% fail on Panel
    • 0.037% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.025% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.025% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.025% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.025% fail on Bracket
    • 0.025% fail on Doors (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
      • 0.012% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
    • 0.012% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.012% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.012% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 3.0% fail on Steering (57% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Steering gear (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Steering rack (10 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Operation
    • 0.54% fail on Steering linkage components (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.025% fail on Other components
        • 0.025% fail on Steering component (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.012% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.012% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Steering box
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.061% fail on Other components
      • 0.037% fail on Operation
      • 0.012% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.025% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (27% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (41% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.074% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.074% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.025% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
      • 0.93% fail on Spark ignition (55% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (42% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Catalyst emissions (72% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.098% fail on Emissions not tested (60% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.061% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.025% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.49% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.38% fail on Attachment
    • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.43% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
      • 0.012% fail on Requirements
    • 0.16% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Airbags
      • 0.012% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.33% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.33% fail on Registration plates
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