Ford C-MAX MOT Results
Registered in 201060.8% pass rate
from 7,416 tests in 2021
(8.7% worse than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.
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13% fail on
Suspension
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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)
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4.7% fail on
Springs
(14% better than other 2010 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Coil springs
(13% better than other 2010 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Coil spring (13% better than other 2010 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Coil springs
(13% better than other 2010 cars)
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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0.013% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.013% fail on Macpherson strut
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5.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(47% worse than other 2010 cars)
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13% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(12% worse than other 2010 cars)
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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)
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2.9% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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2.6% fail on
Direction indicators
(23% worse than other 2010 cars)
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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
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2.6% fail on
Flashing type
(24% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (67% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.38% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.38% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.38% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.32% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.27% fail on Reversing lamps
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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
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0.081% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.081% fail on Position lamp
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0.067% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.054% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.013% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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4.2% fail on
Headlamps
(41% worse than other 2010 cars)
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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
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5.9% fail on
Brakes
(25% better than other 2010 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.4% fail on Brake pads
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1.0% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.0% fail on Brake discs
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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
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2.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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2.3% fail on
Brake performance
(43% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Service brake performance
(45% better than other 2010 cars)
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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)
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0.013% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
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1.1% fail on
Rbt
(45% better than other 2010 cars)
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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)
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0.51% fail on
Parking brake performance
(35% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.51% fail on
Rbt
- 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.51% fail on
Rbt
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0.27% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(52% better than other 2010 cars)
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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
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0.27% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(51% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
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1.1% fail on
Service brake performance
(45% better than other 2010 cars)
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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
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0.32% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.18% fail on Hand lever
- 0.15% fail on Pedal
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0.19% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.19% fail on Lever
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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
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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)
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3.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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5.8% fail on
Steering
(140% worse than other 2010 cars)
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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)
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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
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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
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0.12% fail on
Steering play
- 0.11% fail on Steering rack
- 0.013% fail on Steering box
- 0.013% fail on Steering wheel
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0.013% fail on
Steering coupling
- 0.013% fail on Universal joint
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4.9% fail on
Steering gear
(15 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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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
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0.11% fail on
View to rear
- 0.11% fail on Mirrors
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0.054% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.054% fail on Windscreen
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3.2% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(20% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Transmission
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1.5% fail on
Drive shafts
- 1.5% fail on Joints
- 0.027% fail on Drive shaft
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0.040% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.040% fail on Joints
- 0.013% fail on Belts
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1.5% fail on
Drive shafts
- 1.1% fail on Exhaust system (38% better than other 2010 cars)
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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)
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0.13% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.081% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.040% fail on Tank
- 0.013% fail on Pipe
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0.094% fail on
Body
- 0.081% fail on Other body component
- 0.013% fail on Mounting fixings
- 0.040% fail on Bumpers
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0.040% fail on
Doors
(79% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.040% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.027% fail on Door condition
- 0.013% fail on Catch
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0.040% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.040% fail on Undertray
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0.027% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
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0.027% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.027% fail on Sub-frame condition
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0.027% fail on
Sub-frame
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0.013% fail on
Spare wheel
- 0.013% fail on Spare wheel condition
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0.013% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.013% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.013% fail on Passenger compartment
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1.5% fail on
Transmission
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2.6% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(24% better than other 2010 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(23% better than other 2010 cars)
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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
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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
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1.4% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.067% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.040% fail on Sound deadening material
- 0.027% fail on Undertray
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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
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2.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(23% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.66% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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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)
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0.47% fail on
Seat belts
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0.62% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.53% fail on Attachment
- 0.081% fail on Condition
- 0.013% fail on Hubs
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0.36% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.36% fail on Registration plates
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0.013% fail on
Seat belt installation check
- 0.013% fail on Anchorages
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