2017 Ford Grand C-Max · 12,905 MOT tests
2017 Ford Grand C-Max reliability
2017 Ford Grand C-Maxs fail 23.5% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 Grand C-Max years (12,905 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Grand C-Maxs: 31%)
- 23.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Grand C-Maxs: 31%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 45,961
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,905
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 57% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.5% of tests fail here (72% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Ford Grand C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Tyres9.5%
- Lights and electrics5.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.4%
- Brakes5.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.9%
- Suspension1.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.82%
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 3.52%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.97%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.75%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 1.86%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.57%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (21.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (13.65%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.35%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (6.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.04%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.78%)
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 2017 Ford Grand C-Max reliable?
2017 Ford Grand C-Maxs fail 23.5% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 Grand C-Max years (12,905 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Ford Grand C-Max MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.82% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.52% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Ford Grand C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Ford Grand C-Max shows 45,961 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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