2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Ford C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

9,859 MOT tests in 2024. 80.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time80.8%
Failed or needed repairs19.2%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,859 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    304 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    327 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.9%
    239 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  6. Stop lamp: not working1.3%
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.9%
  8. Position lamp: not working0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.0%
  2. Lights & electrics6.0%
  3. Brakes4.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  6. Suspension1.4%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Wheels0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.7%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.7%

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 2016 Ford C-Max?

In 2024, 80.8% of 2016 Ford C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,859 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ford C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 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).