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Ford C-MAX MOT Results

Registered in 2018
82.4% pass rate
from 7,991 tests in 2021
(50% worse than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford C-MAX is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.4% fail on Visibility (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (50% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.088% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.088% fail on View to rear (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Mirrors (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (34% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.85% fail on Electrical equipment (16 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Horn (28 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Stop lamp (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Direction indicators (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Flashing type (100% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.013% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.35% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.038% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.013% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.063% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.063% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.075% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.038% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.038% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
  • 2.0% fail on Brakes (46% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (87% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (110% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.088% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.088% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.013% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.013% fail on Cable
    • 0.16% fail on Brake performance (49% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.038% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.038% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.038% fail on Rbt
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Rbt (85% better than other 2018 cars)
          • 0.025% fail on Service brake performance (83% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.025% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.013% fail on Pedal
    • 0.038% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.038% fail on Lever
    • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.038% fail on Brake fluid (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.025% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.013% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.013% fail on Servos
    • 0.013% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.013% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.013% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.49% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.013% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.013% fail on Undertray
    • 0.013% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.59% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (88% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Seat belts (170% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Attachment (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Requirements
    • 0.14% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.33% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Seats (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Passenger's seat (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.063% fail on Body
      • 0.063% fail on Other body component
    • 0.050% fail on Doors
      • 0.025% fail on Driver's door (7 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Catch
        • 0.013% fail on Hinge
      • 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
      • 0.013% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.025% fail on Transmission
      • 0.025% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.025% fail on Joints
    • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 0.20% fail on Suspension
    • 0.16% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.025% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.013% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.013% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 0.15% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment
    • 0.025% fail on Condition
  • 0.063% fail on Steering
    • 0.038% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.013% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.013% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.013% fail on Other components
        • 0.013% fail on Steering component
    • 0.025% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.013% fail on Operation
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.013% fail on Steering play
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.013% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.013% fail on Anchorages
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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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