Ford Grand C-Max

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 10 model years from 61,549 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

80%

Total Tests

61,549

Highest Pass Rate

2017 (84%)

Years Covered

About the Ford Grand C-Max

The Ford Grand C-Max was MOT tested 61,549 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 10 model years (2010 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 model has the highest pass rate at 84% from 6,371 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 73%. The 11 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Ford Grand C-Maxs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 7 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2010) averages 115,553 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 38,162 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the Grand C-Max is 5 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Ford models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1500cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,003

Per month£167/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2019 details

How reliable is the Ford Grand C-Max?

vs average of all models-2% (82% avg)

vs Ford brand average-5% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread11 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Ford Grand C-Max by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2019	84%	1,740	38,162 mi
2018	84%	4,521	49,137 mi
2017	84%	6,371	58,990 mi
2016	82%	10,696	70,005 mi
2015	81%	6,392	79,333 mi
2014	78%	7,174	86,639 mi
2013	78%	7,957	93,672 mi
2012	77%	6,800	102,241 mi
2011	74%	9,660	107,924 mi
2010	73%	238	115,553 mi

Questions about the Ford Grand C-Max

Is the Ford Grand C-Max reliable?

Across its 10 model years in our data (2010 to 2019), the Ford Grand C-Max averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 61,549 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2017 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 84%.

Which year Ford Grand C-Max has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 Ford Grand C-Max has the highest MOT pass rate at 84%, while the 2010 model has the lowest at 73%, a 11 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.