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Ford C-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2013
76.0% pass rate
from 19,017 tests in 2021
(13% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp (45% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (48% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (39% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (39% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.011% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (81% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.70% fail on Individual direction indicators (83% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters (37% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.67% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Horn (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.011% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (70% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.30% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0053% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.011% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.011% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0053% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres (24% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (37% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth (15% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Size/type
  • 5.0% fail on Brakes
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (56% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (56% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.89% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.89% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.037% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.037% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (40% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Service brake performance (26% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt (26% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake performance (26% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0053% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0053% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (61% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp) (60% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (55% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.021% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.058% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake imbalance (76% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.17% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (37% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.079% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.100% fail on Pedal
      • 0.032% fail on Hand lever (70% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.079% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.042% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.026% fail on Reservoirs (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Master cylinder (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Parking brake control (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Lever (72% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.011% fail on Flexible brake hoses (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0053% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0053% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers (25% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (31% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.079% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.068% fail on View to rear
      • 0.063% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0053% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.0053% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.1% fail on Suspension (71% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Suspension arms (49% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Pins and bushes (25% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.38% fail on Anti-roll bars (53% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage ball joints (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.011% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0053% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.12% fail on Springs (97% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Coil springs (97% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.100% fail on Shock absorbers (73% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Other suspension component (56% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.011% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Axles
      • 0.037% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.011% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.011% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0053% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0053% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0053% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0053% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 1.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (43% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.011% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0053% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0053% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.0053% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.49% fail on Spark ignition (52% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (36% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Catalyst emissions (71% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Emissions not tested (79% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Fluid leaks (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.016% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.011% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0053% fail on Undertray
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Transmission (27% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Drive shafts (24% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Joints (24% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0053% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.0053% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0053% fail on Joints
      • 0.0053% fail on Halfshafts
    • 0.13% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Passenger's seat (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.11% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.053% fail on Body
      • 0.042% fail on Other body component
      • 0.011% fail on Panel
    • 0.042% fail on Doors (63% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.037% fail on Door condition
      • 0.011% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.011% fail on Door condition
    • 0.032% fail on Fuel system (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pipe
      • 0.011% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Tank
    • 0.026% fail on Undertray
    • 0.0053% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0053% fail on Bracket
  • 0.28% fail on Steering (78% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering linkage components (83% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.011% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.0053% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0053% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0053% fail on Other components
        • 0.0053% fail on Steering component
      • 0.0053% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.058% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.058% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.016% fail on Power steering
      • 0.011% fail on Operation
      • 0.0053% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.0053% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0053% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.026% fail on Condition
  • 0.25% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (54% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
      • 0.026% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0053% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.063% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0053% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0053% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.0053% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0053% fail on Speedometer
Read the Honest John Review

  • 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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