2010 Ford C-Max · 20,801 MOT tests
2010 Ford C-Max reliability
2010 Ford C-Maxs fail 42.2% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 14 C-Max years (20,801 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- 42.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 91,011
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,801
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.1% of tests fail here (107% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Ford C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.6%
- Suspension15.9%
- Tyres10%
- Brakes6.6%
- Steering6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Body, chassis and structure4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 4.57%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 4.49%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 4.07%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.79%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.63%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.47%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (22.54%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.66%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.38%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.87%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.95%)
Other years
Every Ford C-Max year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Ford C-Max reliable?
2010 Ford C-Maxs fail 42.2% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 14 C-Max years (20,801 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Ford C-Max MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (4.57% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.49% of tests), steering rack gaiter no longer sealed (4.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Ford C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Ford C-Max shows 91,011 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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