2019 Ford C-Max · 6,902 MOT tests
2019 Ford C-Max reliability
2019 Ford C-Maxs fail 15.6% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 14 C-Max years (6,902 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- 15.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford C-Maxs: 30%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 21,835
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,902
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 2.4% of tests fail here (311% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Ford C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.6%
- Tyres4.6%
- Lights and electrics3.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
- Brakes2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
- Suspension0.3%
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 1.56%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.06%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.03%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.96%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.75%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.82%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.32%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.23%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.78%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.49%)
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 2019 Ford C-Max reliable?
2019 Ford C-Maxs fail 15.6% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 14 C-Max years (6,902 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Ford C-Max MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.42% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.56% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (1.06% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Ford C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Ford C-Max shows 21,835 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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