2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Ford C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

13,566 MOT tests in 2024. 69.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time69.9%
Failed or needed repairs30.1%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,566 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    623 marked dangerous
  2. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    583 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    414 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  7. Horn: not working1.3%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.3%
  9. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.6%
  2. Brakes9.8%
  3. Tyres9.3%
  4. Suspension6.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.9%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2013 Ford C-Max?

In 2024, 69.9% of 2013 Ford C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,566 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Ford C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; stop lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Ford C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).