Ford C-Max vs Ford S-Max
On MOT-testable defects, the Ford C-Max (fail rate 19.2%) performed better than the Ford S-Max (22.7%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was body, structure & corrosion, where the S-Max recorded failures more often.
19.2%
C-Max fail rate
22.7%
S-Max fail rate
3.55pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Ford C-Max | Ford S-Max |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 707,760 | 482,969 |
| Pass rate | 80.8% | 77.3% |
| Fail rate | 19.2% | 22.7% |
Where they differ
| Category | C-Max | S-Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body, structure & corrosion | 0.0% | 4.5% |
| Visibility | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| Lighting & signalling | 9.5% | 10.9% |
| Suspension | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| Brakes | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| Tyres | 6.7% | 7.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.