2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Ford Grand C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

6,423 MOT tests in 2024. 70.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time70.8%
Failed or needed repairs29.2%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,423 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
    361 marked dangerous
  2. Stop lamp: not working3.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    290 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    254 marked dangerous
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.6%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.3%
  2. Tyres12.0%
  3. Brakes7.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  6. Body & chassis3.5%
  7. Suspension2.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.0%

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: 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 2016 Ford Grand C-Max?

In 2024, 70.8% of 2016 Ford Grand C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,423 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ford Grand C-Max?

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

Is the 2016 Ford Grand C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).