2014 Ford C-Max · 42,156 MOT tests
2014 Ford C-Max reliability
2014 Ford C-Maxs fail 26.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 14 C-Max years (42,156 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- 26.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 65,301
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 42,156
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3.5% of tests fail here (56% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Ford C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.9%
- Tyres8.2%
- Brakes5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.5%
- Suspension2.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.95%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.44%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.39%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 2.29%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 2.22%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.96%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.51%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.16%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.79%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.15%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.22%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.91%)
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 2014 Ford C-Max reliable?
2014 Ford C-Maxs fail 26.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 14 C-Max years (42,156 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Ford C-Max MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.95% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.44% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.39% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Ford C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Ford C-Max shows 65,301 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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