2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Ford C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

11,093 MOT tests in 2024. 76.1% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time76.1%
Failed or needed repairs23.9%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,093 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    371 marked dangerous
  2. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    427 marked dangerous
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.0%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  6. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    238 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  9. Position lamp: not working1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.1%
  2. Lights & electrics9.4%
  3. Brakes6.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  6. Suspension2.1%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.3%

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: 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 2015 Ford C-Max?

In 2024, 76.1% of 2015 Ford C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,093 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 tyres.

Is the 2015 Ford C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).