2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Ford Grand C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

120 MOT tests in 2024. 60.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time60.8%
Failed or needed repairs39.2%
Typical mileage at test111,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 120 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
    13 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
    10 marked dangerous
  4. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.5%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5%
    8 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics29.2%
  2. Brakes17.5%
  3. Suspension15.0%
  4. Tyres8.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  6. Steering4.2%
  7. Body & chassis4.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm29.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn19.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick16.7%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible10.8%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2010 Ford Grand C-Max?

In 2024, 60.8% of 2010 Ford Grand C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 120 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Ford Grand C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Ford Grand C-Max reliable at MOT time?

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