2015 Ford C-Max · 36,899 MOT tests
2015 Ford C-Max reliability
2015 Ford C-Maxs fail 21.3% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 14 C-Max years (36,899 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- 21.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 56,724
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 36,899
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: about average for its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3% of tests fail here (63% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Ford C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7%
- Lights and electrics6.6%
- Brakes4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
- Suspension1.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.72%
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 2.67%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.17%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.56%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Diesel smoke above limit, post-2014 1.56%
Excess diesel smoke can point to poor combustion or engine wear, which can be costly, so check before buying.
Stop lamp not working 1.5%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.81%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.17%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.71%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.64%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.56%)
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 2015 Ford C-Max reliable?
2015 Ford C-Maxs fail 21.3% of first MOT tests, 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 14 C-Max years (36,899 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Ford C-Max MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.72% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.67% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Ford C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2015 Ford C-Max shows 56,724 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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