2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Ford Grand C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

3,726 MOT tests in 2024. 68.3% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time68.3%
Failed or needed repairs31.7%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,726 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative4.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
    202 marked dangerous
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    159 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    139 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  7. Position lamp: not working1.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  9. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.5%
  2. Tyres15.0%
  3. Brakes9.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  6. Suspension3.4%
  7. Body & chassis2.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%

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: tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. 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 Grand C-Max?

In 2024, 68.3% of 2015 Ford Grand C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,726 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Ford Grand C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

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

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).