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MOT reliability

Ford Grand c-max

39,137 vehicles · 436,874 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 39,137 Ford Grand c-max vehicles and 436,874 completed MOT tests, the Ford Grand c-max has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 91,520 miles.

39,137
Vehicles
436,874
MOT tests
8,375
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share

Ford Grand c-max problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ford Grand c-max MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension39%
  • Other27%
  • Brakes19%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Visibility4%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Identification & plates2%

Ford Grand c-max pass rate by age

How the Ford Grand c-max's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
19892%
22,67685%
350,12984%
446,13883%
547,24981%
647,78479%
747,72678%
845,40877%
940,84275%
1034,08374%
1127,12073%
1221,12772%
1314,97371%
148,78170%
152,67270%
165467%

Fuel types: Diesel (29,354), Petrol (9,783)

Most common Ford Grand c-max MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Grand c-max MOT tests:

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (27,051 times)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (25,914 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (19,494 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (18,442 times)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (14,929 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (14,030 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (13,054 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (8,761 times)
  9. Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (8,615 times)
  10. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (8,344 times)
  11. Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (8,333 times)
  12. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (7,342 times)
  13. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (7,176 times)
  14. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (7,084 times)
  15. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5,226 times)

Ford Grand c-max pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2025 1 2 100% 90,094
2019 1,051 6,384 81% 50,308
2018 2,764 19,301 80% 59,761
2017 4,006 32,413 83% 68,432
2016 6,812 62,141 80% 79,546
2015 4,031 41,245 79% 87,157
2014 4,510 52,388 77% 94,730
2013 5,059 64,669 77% 102,165
2012 4,328 60,102 77% 110,706
2011 6,411 95,842 76% 114,638
2010 157 2,386 76% 116,545
2009 2 39 69% 132,788
2008 1 19 63% 651,124
2007 1 10 80% 80,589
2006 2 17 65% 201,271
2004 1 15 73% 130,843

Ford Grand c-max reliability FAQ

Across 39,137 Ford Grand c-max vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Grand c-max MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Ford Grand c-max in our data has covered around 91,520 miles.

Compare the Ford Grand c-max

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