2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Ford Grand C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

5,198 MOT tests in 2024. 59.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time59.0%
Failed or needed repairs41.0%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,198 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
    316 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.3%
    315 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    294 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.6%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.6%
  7. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.4%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.0%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.2%
  2. Brakes16.5%
  3. Tyres13.0%
  4. Suspension11.9%
  5. Body & chassis10.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm27.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%

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: 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 Grand C-Max?

In 2024, 59.0% of 2011 Ford Grand C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,198 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Ford Grand 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; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

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

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).