Ford Grand C-Max common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Ford Grand C-Max at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 36,712 UK MOT tests of the Ford Grand C-Max in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is brake pads (wearing thin): recorded on 7.8% of tests of 2018–2020 cars at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km), 4.9× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: stop lamp (not working) (4.1×); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (4.7×); linkage ball joints (ball joint has slight play) (5.3×). The most common reasons a Ford Grand C-Max fails its MOT are brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick); stop lamp (not working); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Ford Grand C-Max
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Ford Grand C-Max than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake pads: wearing thin | Advisory | 2018–2020 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 7.8% | 1.6% | 4.9× | 820 |
| Stop lamp: not working | MOT fail | 2016–2018 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 4.1% | 1% | 4.1× | 2,662 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | MOT fail | 2018–2020 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 8.4% | 1.8% | 4.7× | 820 |
| Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2009–2011 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.3× | 348 |
| Tyres (condition): has ply or cords exposed | MOT fail | 2017–2019 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 3.6% | 1.1% | 3.3× | 2,487 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | MOT fail | 2017–2019 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 4.2% | 1.4% | 3× | 2,985 |
| Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | MOT fail | 2010–2012 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 5.5% | 1.9% | 2.9× | 2,767 |
| Individual direction indicators: slightly discoloured | Advisory | 2009–2011 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 5.5% | 1.8% | 3.1× | 1,605 |
Ford Grand C-Max by mileage (2015–2017 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 351 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (11%) | Brake pads: wearing thin (8.5%, 4.3×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 2,741 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (20%) | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (3.8%, 2.7×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 5,044 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (23%) | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (4.6%, 2.2×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3,702 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (25%) | Stop lamp: not working (3.9%, 3.3×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 1,563 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (26%) | Stop lamp: not working (4.2%, 3×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 574 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (24%) | Position lamp: not working (4.5%, 2.1×) |
Ford Grand C-Max by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 130 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (5.3×) |
| 2011 | 5,557 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (4.2×) |
| 2012 | 3,978 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (3.5×) |
| 2013 | 4,615 | Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (2.7×) |
| 2014 | 4,214 | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (2.9×) |
| 2015 | 3,806 | Stop lamp: not working at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (3.2×) |
| 2016 | 6,620 | Brake pads: wearing thin at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (4.3×) |
| 2017 | 3,897 | Stop lamp: not working at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (4.1×) |
| 2018 | 2,750 | Brake pads: wearing thin at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (4.3×) |
| 2019 | 1,141 | Brake pads: wearing thin at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (4.9×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Ford Grand C-Max?
In 36,712 UK MOT tests of the Ford Grand C-Max in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is brake pads (wearing thin): recorded on 7.8% of tests of 2018–2020 cars at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km), 4.9× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: stop lamp (not working) (4.1×); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (4.7×); linkage ball joints (ball joint has slight play) (5.3×). The most common reasons a Ford Grand C-Max fails its MOT are brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick); stop lamp (not working); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Why do Ford Grand C-Maxs fail the MOT?
Across 36,712 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Ford Grand C-Max were brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick) (4.8% of tests); stop lamp (not working) (4.4% of tests); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (4.1% of tests).
At what mileage do Ford Grand C-Max problems start?
The clearest Ford Grand C-Max-specific issue, brake pads (wearing thin), peaks against other cars at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) on 2018–2020 cars (7.8% of tests vs 1.6% for all cars that age).
Where does this Ford Grand C-Max data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 36,712 tests of the Ford Grand C-Max. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.