2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Ford C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

4,724 MOT tests in 2024. 82.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time82.9%
Failed or needed repairs17.1%
Typical mileage at test35,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,724 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    147 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    127 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    79 marked dangerous
  7. Horn: not working1.0%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.8%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.2%
  2. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  4. Lights & electrics3.8%
  5. Brakes3.4%
  6. Suspension1.0%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.9%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Ford C-Max?

In 2024, 82.9% of 2018 Ford C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,724 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Ford C-Max?

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

Is the 2018 Ford C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).