Ford C Max: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 9.5% of Ford C Max MOT tests — 67,540 tests out of 707,969. It shows up most on 2005 and 2006 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 256 | 19.5% |
| 2006 | 2,383 | 20.5% |
| 2007 | 38,388 | 16.4% |
| 2008 | 80,482 | 14.6% |
| 2009 | 39,243 | 14.7% |
| 2010 | 41,705 | 14.6% |
| 2011 | 66,929 | 10.4% |
| 2012 | 68,462 | 9.5% |
| 2013 | 83,090 | 9.8% |
| 2014 | 75,807 | 9.0% |
| 2015 | 66,310 | 5.8% |
| 2016 | 60,093 | 3.9% |
| 2017 | 44,684 | 2.6% |
| 2018 | 27,484 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 12,448 | 3.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.