Ford C Max: suspension MOT failures
Of the 707,969 Ford C Max MOT tests in this dataset, 6.0% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2005 and 2006 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 256 | 15.6% |
| 2006 | 2,383 | 16.1% |
| 2007 | 38,388 | 15.2% |
| 2008 | 80,482 | 13.8% |
| 2009 | 39,243 | 12.2% |
| 2010 | 41,705 | 12.1% |
| 2011 | 66,929 | 6.7% |
| 2012 | 68,462 | 6.5% |
| 2013 | 83,090 | 3.7% |
| 2014 | 75,807 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 66,310 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 60,093 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 44,684 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 27,484 | 0.5% |
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.