Ford Focus C-MAX reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 20,897 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 20,897 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 51% of Ford Focus C-MAX cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — behind the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics and suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Focus C-MAX tends to fail
Share of Ford Focus C-MAX cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics, suspension, tyres.
Common questions
Is the Ford Focus C-MAX reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Ford Focus C-MAX is more demanding than average for its age: 51% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give lights & electrics, suspension and tyres a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford Focus C-MAX?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Ford Focus C-MAX in 2024: 13 years and older, 51%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Ford Focus C-MAX MOT?
For Ford Focus C-MAX cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (17.4% of tests vs 12.5% fleet), suspension (14.7% of tests vs 10.4% fleet), tyres (7.3% of tests vs 4.6% fleet).