Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Ford Grand C Max?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2010 Ford Grand C Max?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2010 Ford Grand C Max?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2010 Ford Grand C Max vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

57% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2010 Ford Grand C Max reliable?

Based on MOT data from 155 vehicles, the 2010 Ford Grand C Max has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2010 Ford Grand C Max?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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155 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.1% first-time pass rate

2010 Ford Grand C Max

CarHunch analysed 155 real MOT records for the 2010 Ford Grand C Max. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2010 Ford Grand C-MAX has a first-time pass rate of 78.1%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, which suggests middling reliability for its age. More concerning is that 56.8% of vehicles in this cohort have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, well above typical thresholds—a genuine buyer warning sign worth investigating on any specific example you're considering.

These cars average 75,000 miles at test, which is reasonable for a 14-year-old family MPV, but the real story is in the failure count: 3.5 failures per vehicle and a heavy 26.4 advisories suggests these are ageing machines with accumulating wear. Check the full MOT history of any Grand C-MAX you view, and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the braking system and suspension components, which tend to be the repeat culprits in this generation.

We have limited data for the 2010 Ford Grand C Max — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

78.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

56.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.5

Over 14.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

76k

Middle half: 60k–95k

For context

These stats describe 155 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 155 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 56.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (75%)	117	77.6%	3.57

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Ford Grand C Max vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

75,500

typical

60,260

low mileage

94,979

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Ford Grand C Max vehicles fall between 60,260 and 94,979 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 60,260 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 60,260–94,979 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Ford Grand C Maxs sit.

⚠ Over 128,221 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Ford Grand C Max — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 67% of 2010 Ford Grand C Maxs are still active.

101 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

14.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.5

Avg failures per vehicle

26.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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