2014 Ford Grand C-Max · 13,724 MOT tests
2014 Ford Grand C-Max reliability
2014 Ford Grand C-Maxs fail 34.3% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 Grand C-Max years (13,724 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Grand C-Maxs: 31%)
- 34.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Grand C-Maxs: 31%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 75,473
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,724
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 11.7% of tests fail here (69% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 53% 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 Grand C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17%
- Tyres11.7%
- Brakes8.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.5%
- Suspension4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 4.41%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 3.84%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 3.61%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.45%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.65%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.56%
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 (21.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (13.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.59%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.65%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.61%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (5.27%)
Other years
Every Ford Grand C-Max year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Ford Grand C-Max reliable?
2014 Ford Grand C-Maxs fail 34.3% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 Grand C-Max years (13,724 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Ford Grand C-Max MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (4.41% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.84% of tests), position lamp not working (3.61% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Ford Grand C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Ford Grand C-Max shows 75,473 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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