2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Ford C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

12,464 MOT tests in 2024. 71.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

102About average
Passed first time71.1%
Failed or needed repairs28.9%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,464 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.3%
    540 marked dangerous
  2. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative3.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    454 marked dangerous
  4. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.0%
  5. Position lamp: not working1.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    281 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  10. Horn: not working1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.2%
  2. Tyres11.0%
  3. Brakes8.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.9%
  6. Suspension3.8%
  7. Body & chassis1.7%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.6%

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: 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 C-Max?

In 2024, 71.1% of 2014 Ford C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,464 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

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

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).