2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Ford Focus C-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

122 MOT tests in 2024. 63.1% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time63.1%
Failed or needed repairs36.9%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 122 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
    8 marked dangerous
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.3%
    6 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    3 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.5%
  8. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.5%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.5%
  2. Brakes13.1%
  3. Suspension12.3%
  4. Body & chassis10.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.6%
  7. Tyres5.7%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm25.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick16.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2011 Ford Focus C-Max?

In 2024, 63.1% of 2011 Ford Focus C-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 122 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Ford Focus C-Max?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Ford Focus C-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).