2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Ford C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

2,631 MOT tests in 2024. 84.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time84.8%
Failed or needed repairs15.2%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,631 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    88 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    36 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    27 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    27 marked dangerous
  8. Horn: not working0.6%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.2%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  3. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  4. Lights & electrics3.6%
  5. Brakes3.1%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Suspension0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.2%

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 2019 Ford C-Max?

In 2024, 84.8% of 2019 Ford C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,631 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Ford C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Ford C-Max reliable at MOT time?

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