2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Ford Grand C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

2,684 MOT tests in 2024. 75.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time75.3%
Failed or needed repairs24.7%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,684 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.2%
    156 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    99 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    105 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.5%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.8%
  8. Horn: not working0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.7%
  2. Lights & electrics7.3%
  3. Brakes6.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  6. Suspension1.3%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm24.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%
  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 weakened4.7%

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 2018 Ford Grand C-Max?

In 2024, 75.3% of 2018 Ford Grand C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,684 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Ford Grand C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Ford Grand C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).