2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Ford Focus C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

102 MOT tests in 2024. 52.0% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time52.0%
Failed or needed repairs48.0%
Typical mileage at test97,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 102 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed5.9%
    8 marked dangerous
  2. Stop lamp: not working5.9%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.9%
  4. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour3.9%
  5. Washers: not working3.9%
  6. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.9%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%
    3 marked dangerous
  10. Position lamp: not working2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics30.4%
  2. Suspension22.5%
  3. Brakes12.7%
  4. Tyres11.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.8%
  6. Steering5.9%
  7. Body & chassis5.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn22.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Ford Focus C-Max?

In 2024, 52.0% of 2010 Ford Focus C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 102 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Ford Focus C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; stop lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Ford Focus C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).