Ford Focus C-Max

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 9 model years from 28,307 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

71%

Total Tests

28,307

Highest Pass Rate

2011 (78%)

Years Covered

About the Ford Focus C-Max

The Ford Focus C-Max was MOT tested 28,307 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 9 model years (2003 to 2011), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 model has the highest pass rate at 78% from 222 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 65%. The 13 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Ford Focus C-Maxs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 108,187 miles, while the newest (2011) averages 106,886 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Ford brand average of 85%, the Focus C-Max is 14 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Ford models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1560cc)

£1,219

Road Tax

£170

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£1,944

Per month£162/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2011 details

How reliable is the Ford Focus C-Max?

vs average of all models-11% (82% avg)

vs Ford brand average-14% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread13 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Ford Focus C-Max by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2011	78%	222	106,886 mi
2010	77%	197	95,914 mi
2009	74%	439	98,635 mi
2008	69%	1,164	105,495 mi
2007	70%	5,818	110,161 mi
2006	70%	8,943	108,868 mi
2005	68%	6,500	113,329 mi
2004	65%	4,727	118,062 mi
2003	70%	297	108,187 mi

Questions about the Ford Focus C-Max

Is the Ford Focus C-Max reliable?

Across its 9 model years in our data (2003 to 2011), the Ford Focus C-Max averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 28,307 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2011 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 78%.

Which year Ford Focus C-Max has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 Ford Focus C-Max has the highest MOT pass rate at 78%, while the 2004 model has the lowest at 65%, a 13 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.