2019 Ford Grand C-Max MOT pass rate: 82.1% (3,231 tests)
Is the 2019 Grand C-Max getting worse?
Pass rate of 2019-registered cars across recent test years:
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| Test year | Pass rate | Pass-rate bar |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82.7% -7.1 vs same-age |
82.7% visual scale |
| 2024 | 82.6% -5.7 vs same-age |
82.6% visual scale |
| 2025 | 81.0% -6.0 vs same-age |
81.0% visual scale |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2019 Grand C-Max
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| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 295 | 27.4% |
| 2 | Brakes | 183 | 17.0% |
| 3 | Visibility | 177 | 16.4% |
| 4 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 171 | 15.9% |
| 5 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 149 | 13.8% |
| 6 | Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 28 | 2.6% |
All Grand C-Max years compared
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| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 15,483 | 66.7% | -2.5 pts | 104,124 |
| 2012 | 11,224 | 70.3% | -1.0 pts | 97,650 |
| 2013 | 13,284 | 70.8% | -2.5 pts | 89,638 |
| 2014 | 12,106 | 72.0% | -3.9 pts | 82,237 |
| 2015 | 11,195 | 75.5% | -3.3 pts | 73,682 |
| 2016 | 19,487 | 77.0% | -4.3 pts | 64,864 |
| 2017 | 11,537 | 80.3% | -3.8 pts | 53,421 |
| 2018 | 8,078 | 80.1% | -6.2 pts | 43,748 |
| 2019 (this page) | 3,231 | 82.1% | -6.3 pts | 32,490 |
Weighing up which year to buy? See the full ranking: Ford Grand C-Max years to avoid.
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FAQs
Is a 2019 Ford Grand C-Max reliable?
2019-registered examples passed 82.1% of their MOT tests (3,231 tests, 2023–2025), -6.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 7 years old with a median 32,490 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2019 Grand C-Max?
The median tested example shows 32,490 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Before you agree to the work
A fault or an advisory is a quote waiting to happen. These pages set out what a garage has to tell you, what a comparable written quote should include, and what you can do if the bill is not what you agreed.
- When a repair costs more than the car — what a comparable quote should include, plus any verified UK figures we have sourced.
- Estimates, quotes and extra work — what a price has to cover, and when a garage may charge more than it first said.
- What a diagnostic test costs — what the fee should include, and when it should come off the repair.
- Tools — when to buy and when to skip — how to choose a diagnostic tool, and when a garage visit is cheaper than owning one.
- Choosing a garage you can check — what to verify before you hand over the keys.
- Your rights after a car repair — what to do when the work is not right, and how to put it in writing.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.