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Ford Grand C-MAX reliability by build year

Coverage 2010-20191 named generationMPVPETROL / DIESEL
At a glance

Ford Grand C-MAX built around 2018: more dangerous faults than average

Testers find a dangerous fault on Ford Grand C-MAX models built around 2018 more often than on similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

9% of MOT tests on Ford Grand C-MAX models built around 2018 found a fault the tester marked as dangerous, against 6% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Ford Grand C-MAX models built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Ford Grand C-MAX's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Grand C-MAX's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Grand C-MAX DXA

DXA (2010-2019)

Poor
DIESELPETROL

20.9% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 3,707 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Ford Grand C-MAX.

See every build year for the Ford Grand C-MAX

By age

Ford Grand C-MAX fail rate by age

This chart combines every Ford Grand C-MAX ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
43718.1%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
2,40021.6%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
3,70720.9%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
7,06823.2%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
6,74525.0%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
5,09227.1%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
5,68828.2%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
5,61028.0%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
5,87029.7%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
3,65130.2%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 14 years old.

Where it ranks

Where the Ford Grand C-MAX stacks up

Three ways to compare the same cars, built around 2018 (7 years old). The fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests, and 1st has the lowest fail rate. Only models with at least 500 MOT tests at this age are ranked. How we count fail rates

Against other Ford models

14th of 17

14th lowest fail rate of 17 Ford models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the highest third

Against other people carriers

19th of 33

19th lowest fail rate of 33 people carriers with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age.

In the middle third

Against the UK average

20.9%

The share of this model's MOT tests at this age that ended in a fail.

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Ford Grand C-MAX models

These issues come from 7-year-old Ford Grand C-MAX models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    28.2%
    Advisory: 1,575Fail: 116 (7% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    15.5%
    Advisory: 630Fail: 147 (19% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    12.9%
    Advisory: 527Fail: 164 (24% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    6.6%
    Advisory: 324Fail: 39 (11% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    5.5%
    Advisory: 277Fail: 6 (2% of the times it was found)

Based on 3,707 MOT tests on 7-year-old Ford Grand C-MAX models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Ford Grand C-MAX models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Brakes + Tyres33%
  2. Other + Tyres26%
  3. Lighting + Tyres17%
  4. Suspension + Tyres16%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 1,265 MOT tests on Ford Grand C-MAX cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

88%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · About typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

18 recalls in all

Includes recalls GOV.UK files under the Ford C-MAX, the model this one is based on.

9 of the 18 Ford Grand C-MAX recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 4 Critical
  • 5 more

Top concerns

  • Vehicle could suffer clutch pressure plate fracture
  • Clutch pressure plate may fracture
  • The engine cylinder head may crack

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers to compare

  1. 1

    Kia Venga

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    11.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.7%
    Dangerous
    3.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.8%

    Lower fail rate: 11.8%, against 20.9% for the Ford Grand C-MAX, both built around 2018.

    5,255 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Hyundai ix20

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    4.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.4%

    Lower fail rate: 12.5%, against 20.9% for the Ford Grand C-MAX, both built around 2018.

    3,239 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Toyota Verso

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    16.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90%

    Lower fail rate: 16.4%, against 20.9% for the Ford Grand C-MAX, both built around 2018.

    1,716 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Toyota Estima

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    17.7%

    Lower fail rate: 17.7%, against 20.9% for the Ford Grand C-MAX, both built around 2018.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,057 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Ford Grand C-MAX across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. It has the 14th lowest fail rate of 17 Ford models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 3,707 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Ford Grand C-MAX ever sold: 46,268 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 3,707 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.