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Ford C-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2012
72.9% pass rate
from 15,571 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (8.8% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp (28% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators (25% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Side repeaters (50% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0064% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (35% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (31% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Headlamp levelling device (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (57% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (49% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Rear fog lamp (50% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.28% fail on Horn (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0064% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.21% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0064% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.083% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.083% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.019% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0064% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0064% fail on Switch
    • 0.0064% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0064% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres (23% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Condition (38% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.15% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Brakes
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (52% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (71% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads (71% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.00% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.00% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.096% fail on Cable (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Lever
        • 0.0064% fail on Linkage
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (44% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Service brake performance (40% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt (40% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (47% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0064% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.49% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (sp) (49% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance (40% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (41% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance (36% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.0064% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0064% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0064% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0064% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (58% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.071% fail on Service brake imbalance (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0064% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.045% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.30% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.27% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.17% fail on Pedal (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Hand lever (60% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Parking brake control (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Lever (65% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.039% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.032% fail on Reservoirs (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.064% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0064% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.026% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0064% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 4.7% fail on Suspension (49% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms (13% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins and bushes (35% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Ball joint (58% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0064% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.84% fail on Linkage (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joints (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover (76% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.28% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.28% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.051% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint (71% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.083% fail on Shock absorbers (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Axles
      • 0.032% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.019% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0064% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.019% fail on Sub-frames (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.0064% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0064% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (21% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (32% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.071% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.058% fail on View to rear
      • 0.058% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.026% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.019% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (20% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.058% fail on Joints
      • 0.0064% fail on Belts
    • 0.37% fail on Exhaust system (63% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Passenger's seat (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.058% fail on Body
      • 0.039% fail on Other body component
      • 0.019% fail on Panel
    • 0.051% fail on Doors (63% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0064% fail on Hinge
      • 0.019% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Catch (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0064% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0064% fail on Door condition
    • 0.032% fail on Undertray
    • 0.019% fail on Fuel system (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0064% fail on Tank
    • 0.013% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.0064% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.0064% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.0064% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0064% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0064% fail on Bracket
    • 0.0064% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0064% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0064% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0064% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.0064% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.35% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (59% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.045% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.013% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.013% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.50% fail on Spark ignition (60% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (47% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Catalyst emissions (74% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Emissions not tested (76% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0064% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0064% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
    • 0.090% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.083% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0064% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.0064% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0064% fail on Undertray
  • 0.46% fail on Steering (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Steering linkage components (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.013% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.090% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.090% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0064% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0064% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0064% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0064% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.31% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (53% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Requirements
    • 0.058% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
    • 0.032% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Hubs (26 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.013% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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  • Ford C-MAX (2010 - 2019)
    Neat styling. More practical than a Ford Focus. Fine blend of ride comfort, handling and driver enjoyment. High-quality interior.

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