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Ford Grand C-Max MOT reliability
Ford Grand C-Maxs passed their MOT first time 65% of the time across 34,572 tests in 2025. 31,449 are still licensed in Great Britain.
First-time pass rate
65%
MOTs analysed
34,572
Still licensed (GB)
31,449
Body type
Mpv
Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
2017
2017 diesel
2,487 MOTs
Passed first time 73%. Typical mileage 66,298 (most between 51,088 and 84,274).
2018: 92% → 2019: 85% → 2020: 86% → 2021: 83% → 2022: 77% → 2023: 77% → 2024: 75% → 2025: 73%
Most common failures
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (3.8%)
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (3.1%)
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.1%)
- Stop lamp: not working (3.1%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (3.1%)
2017 petrol
1,408 MOTs
Passed first time 75%. Typical mileage 56,285 (most between 44,330 and 69,499).
2018: 100% → 2019: 89% → 2020: 88% → 2021: 83% → 2022: 78% → 2023: 78% → 2024: 76% → 2025: 75%
Most common failures
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (3.3%)
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction (2.8%)
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed (2.6%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (2.5%)
- Stop lamp: not working (2.3%)
Where 2017 Grand C-Maxs fail
Wheels & tyres
10.9%
Lights & electrics
8.3%
Brakes
5.2%
Visibility & wipers
4.7%
Suspension & axles
3.6%
Body, structure & corrosion
2.6%
Exhaust, emissions & leaks
2.3%
Seat belts & other equipment
0.8%
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