2018 Ford Grand C-Max · 9,126 MOT tests
2018 Ford Grand C-Max reliability
2018 Ford Grand C-Maxs fail 23.5% of first MOT tests, 57% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 Grand C-Max years (9,126 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
- 57% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 36,237
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,126
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 79% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3.6% of tests fail here (290% 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 Grand C-Max
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.2%
- Lights and electrics5.7%
- Brakes4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.6%
- Suspension0.8%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.96%
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 3.42%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.11%
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 1.69%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.48%
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 1.44%
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 (18.68%) · Brake pads wearing thin (13.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.96%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (5.64%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.07%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.58%)
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 2018 Ford Grand C-Max reliable?
2018 Ford Grand C-Maxs fail 23.5% of first MOT tests, 57% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 Grand C-Max years (9,126 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Ford Grand C-Max MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.96% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.42% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.11% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Ford Grand C-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Ford Grand C-Max shows 36,237 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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