FORD C-MAX MOT pass rate
75.3% of 153,372 FORD C-MAX MOT tests pass.
At 75.3%, The C-MAX passes slightly less often than the average across all FORD models (76.4%).
At 75.3%, The FORD C-MAX passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the FORD C-MAX tested at 3–6 years pass 87.9% of the time, compared with just 61.0% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 87.9% | 8,036 | 33,035 miles |
| 6–10 years | 83.8% | 52,403 | 59,998 miles |
| 10–15 years | 72.8% | 66,858 | 89,249 miles |
| 15+ years | 61.0% | 26,071 | 106,849 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD C-MAX
The most common reason the FORD C-MAX fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 48.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 48.3% | Not working |
| Tyres | 30.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 30.1% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 26.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 13.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 12.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 6.7% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.7% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.1% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 73.9% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 76.3% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 85.6% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 73.4% pass rate
- FORD KA — 72.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FORD C-MAX?
- 75.3% of FORD C-MAX MOT tests pass, based on 153,372 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD C-MAX?
- The most common reason the FORD C-MAX fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 48.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the FORD C-MAX's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FORD service history guide for how to check and keep one.