Ford Focus c-max
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 9 years from 28,307 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
28,307
Best Year
2011 (78%)
Years Covered
9
How reliable is the Ford Focus c-max?
Ford Focus c-max by Year
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About the Ford Focus c-max
The Ford Focus c-max has been tested 28,307 times in 2024 MOT data across 9 model years (2003 to 2011), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2011 model is the most reliable with a 78% pass rate from 222 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 65%. The 13 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer FORD FOCUS C-MAXs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
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.
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