2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Ford C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

10,237 MOT tests in 2024. 63.8% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time63.8%
Failed or needed repairs36.2%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,237 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    473 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    489 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    367 marked dangerous
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.0%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  8. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.5%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.5%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.1%
  2. Brakes13.4%
  3. Suspension11.2%
  4. Tyres9.9%
  5. Body & chassis7.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.9%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2011 Ford C-Max?

In 2024, 63.8% of 2011 Ford C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,237 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Ford C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Ford C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).