2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Ford Grand C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

3,849 MOT tests in 2024. 75.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time75.4%
Failed or needed repairs24.6%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,849 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    202 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.8%
    186 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    177 marked dangerous
  4. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.0%
  8. On or after 01/01/2014: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit0.9%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres11.9%
  2. Lights & electrics8.4%
  3. Brakes6.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  6. Suspension1.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt6.5%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.7%

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: 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 2017 Ford Grand C-Max?

In 2024, 75.4% of 2017 Ford Grand C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,849 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Ford Grand C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Ford Grand C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).