Ford C-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2010
60.8% pass rate
from 7,416 tests in 2021
(8.7% worse than other 2010 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 5.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (47% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joints (43% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-roll bar (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (14 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Springs (14% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs (13% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring (13% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes (95% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (44% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover (49% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.63% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers (66% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.081% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.054% fail on Suspension rod (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.054% fail on Sub-frames (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.027% fail on Axles (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (81% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (12% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps (41% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp (50% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.0% fail on Stop lamp (36% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators (23% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type (24% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (83% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Side repeaters (72% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.65% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (67% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.11% fail on Horn
      • 0.040% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.040% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.013% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.081% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.081% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.067% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.054% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.013% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 8.7% fail on Tyres (43% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Condition (77% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Tread depth (22% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Brakes (25% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.081% fail on Cable
        • 0.040% fail on Lever
        • 0.013% fail on Linkage
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance (43% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (45% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (45% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance (52% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.98% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (45% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance (35% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt
          • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (52% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance (53% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.081% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.35% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (40% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.32% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.19% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.19% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.081% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.013% fail on Servos
      • 0.013% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.027% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 5.8% fail on Steering (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Steering gear (15 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Steering rack (15 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Steering linkage components (62% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Track rod end (72% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.081% fail on Drag link end (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.31% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Other components (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Operation
      • 0.027% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.013% fail on Pump
      • 0.013% fail on Rams
    • 0.12% fail on Steering play
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.013% fail on Steering box
    • 0.013% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.013% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.013% fail on Universal joint
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility (13% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (37% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.054% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.054% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (20% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.5% fail on Joints
        • 0.027% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.040% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.040% fail on Joints
      • 0.013% fail on Belts
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (38% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Seats (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Passenger's seat (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.081% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.040% fail on Tank
      • 0.013% fail on Pipe
    • 0.094% fail on Body
      • 0.081% fail on Other body component
      • 0.013% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.040% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.040% fail on Doors (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
        • 0.013% fail on Catch
    • 0.040% fail on Undertray
    • 0.027% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.027% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.027% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.013% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.013% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.013% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (23% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.0% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (64% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.040% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (47% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (31% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Catalyst emissions (62% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested (62% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.067% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.040% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.027% fail on Undertray
    • 0.067% fail on Fluid leaks (67% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.66% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.47% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.40% fail on Condition
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment
      • 0.027% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.19% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.62% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.53% fail on Attachment
    • 0.081% fail on Condition
    • 0.013% fail on Hubs
  • 0.36% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.36% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.013% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Anchorages
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