2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Ford C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

5,797 MOT tests in 2024. 56.5% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time56.5%
Failed or needed repairs43.5%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,797 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.9%
    301 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.8%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    284 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    187 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.3%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.4%
  2. Suspension20.6%
  3. Tyres11.9%
  4. Brakes10.5%
  5. Steering7.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  7. Body & chassis5.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm26.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%

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: steering rack: gaiter missing or 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 2010 Ford C-Max?

In 2024, 56.5% of 2010 Ford C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,797 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Ford C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Ford C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).