2018 Ford C-Max · 15,419 MOT tests
2018 Ford C-Max reliability
2018 Ford C-Maxs fail 16.6% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 14 C-Max years (15,419 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- 16.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 27,698
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,419
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.5% of tests fail here (236% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Ford C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.6%
- Tyres4.8%
- Lights and electrics3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
- Brakes2.4%
- Suspension0.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.42%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.82%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.33%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Horn not working 1.18%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.12%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.92%
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 (13.87%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.42%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.16%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.03%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.98%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.73%)
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 2018 Ford C-Max reliable?
2018 Ford C-Maxs fail 16.6% of first MOT tests, 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 14 C-Max years (15,419 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Ford C-Max MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.42% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.82% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.33% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Ford C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Ford C-Max shows 27,698 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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