Ford C-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2015
80.5% pass rate
from 15,383 tests in 2021
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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.4% fail on Visibility (38% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (73% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (22% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on View to rear
      • 0.052% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0065% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.039% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.039% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0065% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres (15% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Condition (23% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.078% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Brakes
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (42% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads (65% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Brake pads (65% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.30% fail on Brake discs and drums (51% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Brake discs (51% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.026% fail on Cable
    • 0.56% fail on Brake performance (49% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (46% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (44% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0065% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0065% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.17% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (55% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (55% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.091% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.072% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0065% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0065% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0065% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.0065% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0065% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.046% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Rbt (sp) (61% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake imbalance (74% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.091% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.059% fail on Pedal
      • 0.033% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.085% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Brake fluid (190% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Reservoirs (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Valves
    • 0.065% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.065% fail on Lever
    • 0.065% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.046% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.020% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.059% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.059% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.020% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.020% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Additional braking device (29 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Other components
  • 3.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (74% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (26% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Headlamps (46% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp (47% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.0065% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.33% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.33% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.059% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0065% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.20% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.18% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (68% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.098% fail on Horn
      • 0.020% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.039% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.026% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (98% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (12 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (49% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0065% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.31% fail on Spark ignition (53% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (38% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Non catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.026% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.0065% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0065% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 0.83% fail on Suspension (74% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Suspension arms (52% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (61% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0065% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bars (47% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0065% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0065% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0065% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.026% fail on Axles
      • 0.026% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.026% fail on Springs (98% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Coil springs (98% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Coil spring (99% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0065% fail on Mounting
    • 0.026% fail on Shock absorbers (89% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0065% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0065% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0065% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0065% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0065% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.0065% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0065% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.55% fail on Body, chassis, structure (41% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Transmission (37% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Drive shafts (38% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Joints (38% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.020% fail on Joints
    • 0.15% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Passenger's seat (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.046% fail on Body
      • 0.046% fail on Other body component
    • 0.046% fail on Doors
      • 0.026% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0065% fail on Hinge
      • 0.013% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0065% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0065% fail on Hinge
      • 0.013% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0065% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0065% fail on Catch
    • 0.020% fail on Exhaust system (94% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Fuel system (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.0065% fail on Towbar
      • 0.0065% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.0065% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0065% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0065% fail on Undertray
  • 0.30% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.23% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
      • 0.020% fail on Requirements
    • 0.078% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (56% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Attachment
    • 0.0065% fail on Condition
  • 0.14% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Steering (69% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0065% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.039% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.039% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.013% fail on Steering play
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0065% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0065% fail on Operation
  • 0.0065% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0065% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0065% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0065% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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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