MOT reliability
Ford Cmax
46 vehicles · 651 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 46 Ford Cmax vehicles and 651 completed MOT tests, the Ford Cmax has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 112,399 miles.
46
Vehicles
651
MOT tests
7,494
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Ford Cmax problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Ford Cmax MOT tests:
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Other48%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
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Brakes19%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Body & structure4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Steering2%
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Identification & plates1%
Ford Cmax pass rate by age
How the Ford Cmax's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 5 | 60% |
| 3 | 57 | 82% |
| 4 | 46 | 89% |
| 5 | 47 | 87% |
| 6 | 48 | 90% |
| 7 | 47 | 85% |
| 8 | 49 | 82% |
| 9 | 50 | 78% |
| 10 | 48 | 79% |
| 11 | 50 | 80% |
| 12 | 46 | 72% |
| 13 | 43 | 77% |
| 14 | 39 | 62% |
| 15 | 25 | 72% |
| 16 | 16 | 75% |
| 17 | 13 | 85% |
| 18 | 8 | 75% |
| 19 | 2 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (26), Petrol (19), Other (1)
Most common Ford Cmax MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Cmax MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (24 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (19 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (17 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (16 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (15 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (12 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (11 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (10 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (10 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (9 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (8 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (8 times)
Ford Cmax pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 15 | 80% | 52,398 |
| 2011 | 10 | 135 | 86% | 101,026 |
| 2010 | 3 | 39 | 82% | 111,243 |
| 2009 | 2 | 40 | 65% | 107,991 |
| 2008 | 13 | 211 | 79% | 109,738 |
| 2007 | 6 | 101 | 76% | 140,197 |
| 2006 | 2 | 25 | 80% | 89,994 |
| 2005 | 1 | 18 | 83% | 90,467 |
| 2004 | 5 | 59 | 81% | 152,363 |
Ford Cmax reliability FAQ
Across 46 Ford Cmax vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Ford Cmax MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Ford Cmax in our data has covered around
112,399 miles.
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