Ford Grand c-max
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 10 years from 61,549 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
61,549
Best Year
2017 (84%)
Years Covered
10
About the Ford Grand c-max
The Ford Grand c-max has been tested 61,549 times in 2026 MOT data across 10 model years (2010 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2017 model is the most reliable with a 84% pass rate from 6,371 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 73%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer FORD GRAND C-MAXs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.
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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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