2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Ford Grand C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

1,072 MOT tests in 2024. 76.9% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time76.9%
Failed or needed repairs23.1%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,072 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    56 marked dangerous
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    30 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    21 marked dangerous
  7. Stop lamp: not working1.4%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.3%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  3. Lights & electrics6.2%
  4. Brakes5.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.6%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  8. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt5.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.9%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Ford Grand C-Max?

In 2024, 76.9% of 2019 Ford Grand C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,072 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Ford Grand C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 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).