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Ford C-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2011
72.9% pass rate
from 17,958 tests in 2020
(9.9% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators (82% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type (82% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Side repeaters (34% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (45% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (40% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (38% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.011% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (84% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Position lamps (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Position lamp (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (69% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Electrical equipment (74% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Horn (140% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.011% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.35% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.35% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.0056% fail on Switch
    • 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.045% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0056% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0056% fail on Switch
  • 7.9% fail on Tyres (29% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Tread depth (24% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Condition (37% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Size/type
    • 0.017% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
  • 6.7% fail on Brakes (11% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (44% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (59% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Brake pads (59% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.90% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.90% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.039% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.022% fail on Cable
        • 0.011% fail on Lever
        • 0.0056% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance (25% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt (38% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance (35% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (57% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.0056% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0056% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.76% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (20% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.011% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.55% fail on Parking brake performance (31% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (33% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Parking brake performance (34% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.061% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.011% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0056% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (35% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake imbalance (66% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.40% fail on Parking brake control (49% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Lever (76% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (58% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever (62% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.22% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.067% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.045% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.017% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0056% fail on Valves
    • 0.039% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.039% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.022% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers (17% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (18% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.095% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.084% fail on View to rear
      • 0.084% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.056% fail on Driver's view (55% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.6% fail on Suspension (57% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms (44% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes (22% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0056% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.58% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.43% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (87% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint dust cover (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.26% fail on Shock absorbers (77% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.056% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.022% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.011% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0056% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0056% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.017% fail on Axles
      • 0.017% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.011% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0056% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0056% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0056% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0056% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission (69% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Drive shafts (70% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Joints (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.011% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.045% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.045% fail on Joints
      • 0.0056% fail on Belts
    • 0.22% fail on Exhaust system (76% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Seats (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.072% fail on Doors
      • 0.050% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.050% fail on Door condition
      • 0.017% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0056% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0056% fail on Door condition
    • 0.045% fail on Body
      • 0.033% fail on Other body component
      • 0.011% fail on Panel
    • 0.028% fail on Fuel system (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.0056% fail on Tank
      • 0.0056% fail on Hose
      • 0.0056% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0056% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0056% fail on System
    • 0.022% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.022% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0056% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0056% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0056% fail on Load security
      • 0.0056% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0056% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0056% fail on Floor
    • 0.0056% fail on Undertray
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (20% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (19% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Compression ignition (35% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.061% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.011% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0056% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0056% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.47% fail on Spark ignition (56% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (45% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions (71% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.084% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Engine oil leaks (65% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.011% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.033% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.017% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.017% fail on Undertray
  • 0.42% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (32% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Requirements
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.39% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.39% fail on Steering (68% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Steering linkage components (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0056% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0056% fail on Other components
        • 0.0056% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
    • 0.017% fail on Power steering
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
    • 0.011% fail on Steering play
      • 0.011% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0056% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
    • 0.022% fail on Condition (79% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.0056% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0056% fail on Doors
      • 0.0056% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
Read the Honest John Review

  • Ford C-MAX (2010 - 2019)
    Neat styling. More practical than a Focus. Fine blend of ride comfort, handling and driver enjoyment. 1.6 TDCi emits 119g/km. High quality interior.
  • Ford Grand C-MAX (2010 - 2019)
    Seven seats as standard along with sliding side doors. Outstanding combination of ride and handling. Good range of low emission petrol and diesel engines.

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