2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Ford Grand C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

4,007 MOT tests in 2024. 63.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time63.1%
Failed or needed repairs36.9%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,007 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
    251 marked dangerous
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.8%
  3. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative3.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    194 marked dangerous
  5. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    151 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.3%
  2. Tyres15.6%
  3. Brakes12.1%
  4. Suspension5.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.2%
  7. Body & chassis3.1%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%

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: 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 2014 Ford Grand C-Max?

In 2024, 63.1% of 2014 Ford Grand C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,007 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Ford Grand C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; stop lamp: not working; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Ford Grand C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).