Ford C Max: tyres MOT failures
Of the 707,969 Ford C Max MOT tests in this dataset, 6.7% recorded at least one tyres failure. It shows up most on 2006 and 2009 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 256 | 6.6% |
| 2006 | 2,383 | 9.3% |
| 2007 | 38,388 | 7.7% |
| 2008 | 80,482 | 7.6% |
| 2009 | 39,243 | 7.7% |
| 2010 | 41,705 | 7.5% |
| 2011 | 66,929 | 6.6% |
| 2012 | 68,462 | 6.9% |
| 2013 | 83,090 | 6.3% |
| 2014 | 75,807 | 7.1% |
| 2015 | 66,310 | 6.6% |
| 2016 | 60,093 | 5.9% |
| 2017 | 44,684 | 5.0% |
| 2018 | 27,484 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | 12,448 | 4.2% |
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.