Ford Grand C-MAX
From 55,277 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Grand C-MAXs fare better: 2019 models pass at 79.4% vs 69.1% for 2011.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 1,868 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1,868 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,683 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1,637 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1,487 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,295 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 1,220 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 903 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 799 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 733 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 731 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 50.6% of Grand C-MAX failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 10.5% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £98.
Ford Grand C-MAX on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 977 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 3 newly registered, a net loss of 974. At this rate, roughly 34.6 years until none remain.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 32,749 | 1,028 | +0 | -322 | -322 |
| 2025 Q2 | 33,141 | 958 | +0 | -264 | -264 |
| 2025 Q1 | 33,469 | 894 | +0 | -160 | -160 |
| 2024 Q4 | 33,712 | 811 | +3 | -231 | -228 |
| 2024 Q3 | 34,048 | 703 | +0 | -209 | -209 |
| 2024 Q2 | 34,312 | 648 | +0 | -67 | -67 |
| 2024 Q1 | 34,412 | 615 | +1 | -258 | -257 |
| 2023 Q4 | 34,711 | 573 | +0 | -98 | -98 |
19 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand C-Max Zetec Tdci 115 | Diesel | 4,652 | 14% |
| Grand C-Max Titanium Tdci 115 | Diesel | 4,070 | 12% |
| Grand C-Max Zetec Tdci | Diesel | 3,901 | 12% |
| Grand C-Max Zetec Turbo | Petrol | 2,946 | 9% |
| Grand C-Max Titanium Turbo | Petrol | 2,749 | 8% |
| Grand C-Max Titanium Tdci | Diesel | 2,274 | 7% |
| Grand C-Max Titanium X Tdci | Diesel | 1,813 | 6% |
| Grand C-Max Zetec Tdci Auto | Diesel | 1,556 | 5% |
| Grand C-Max Titanium Tdci140 A | Diesel | 1,532 | 5% |
| Grand C-Max Zetec | Petrol | 1,302 | 4% |
| Grand C-Max Titanium Tdci Auto | Diesel | 1,233 | 4% |
| Grand C-Max Titanium X Tdci A | Diesel | 1,065 | 3% |
| Grand C-Max Titanium Tdci 140 | Diesel | 1,046 | 3% |
| Grand C-Max Titanium | Petrol | 746 | 2% |
| Grand C-Max Titanium X Turbo | Petrol | 738 | 2% |
| Grand C-Max Zetec Tdci 140 A | Diesel | 593 | 2% |
| Grand C-Max Zetec Tdci 140 | Diesel | 250 | <1% |
| Grand C-Max Titanium Auto | Petrol | 145 | <1% |
| Grand C-Max Zetec Auto | Petrol | 87 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 79.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2018 | 79.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2017 | 79.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2016 | 76.8% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
6 earlier years
| 2015 | 74.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative |
| 2014 | 72.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2013 | 72.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2012 | 71.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2011 | 69.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2010 | 67.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Grand C-MAXs tested had between 49,716 and 71,966 miles on the clock.
At 58,991 median miles, the Grand C-MAX has 0.044 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Grand C-MAX MOT pass rate?
The Ford Grand C-MAX has a 74.1% MOT pass rate based on 55,277 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Grand C-MAX?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Grand C-MAX is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 1,868 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Ford Grand C-MAXs are on UK roads?
There are 32,749 Ford Grand C-MAXs currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,028 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Grand C-MAX at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Grand C-MAX is 58,991 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 49,716 and 71,966 miles.
Buying a used Grand C-MAX?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 74.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £98 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.