2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Ford C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

4,610 MOT tests in 2024. 50.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.6%
Failed or needed repairs49.4%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,610 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.2%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.2%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.9%
    267 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.9%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    221 marked dangerous
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    244 marked dangerous
  10. Stop lamp: not working3.1%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics33.7%
  2. Suspension28.5%
  3. Brakes13.4%
  4. Body & chassis11.5%
  5. Tyres10.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  8. Steering5.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.5%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.8%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Ford C-Max?

In 2024, 50.6% of 2007 Ford C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,610 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Ford C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Ford C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).