Ford Grand C-MAX reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 49,198 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 49,198 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 67% of Ford Grand C-MAX cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — behind the 73% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics and tyres.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Grand C-MAX tends to fail
Share of Ford Grand C-MAX cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics, tyres, brakes. Holds up better than average on steering, suspension.
Common questions
Is the Ford Grand C-MAX reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Ford Grand C-MAX is more demanding than average for its age: 67% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give lights & electrics, tyres and brakes a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford Grand C-MAX?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Ford Grand C-MAX in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 76%; 8 to 12 years, 67%; and 13 years and older, 59%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Ford Grand C-MAX MOT?
For Ford Grand C-MAX cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are tyres (8.1% of tests vs 4.6% fleet), body & structure (6.9% of tests vs 4.7% fleet).