FORD FOCUS C-MAX MOT pass rate
59.3% of 20,990 FORD FOCUS C-MAX MOT tests pass.
The FOCUS C-MAX passes 59.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all FORD models (76.4%).
The FORD FOCUS C-MAX passes 59.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 78.8% at 6–10 years to 58.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (5) | 5 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 78.8% | 33 | 63,383 miles |
| 10–15 years | 72.2% | 540 | 98,126 miles |
| 15+ years | 58.9% | 20,412 | 110,762 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD FOCUS C-MAX
The most common reason the FORD FOCUS C-MAX fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 79.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Projected beam image is obviously incorrect".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 79.6% | Projected beam image is obviously incorrect |
| Suspension | 61.9% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Brakes | 29.2% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 25.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 20.1% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 18.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 14.3% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Steering | 7.5% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.1% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.4% | Inscription illegible |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 73.9% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 76.3% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 85.6% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 73.4% pass rate
- FORD KA — 72.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FORD FOCUS C-MAX?
- 59.3% of FORD FOCUS C-MAX MOT tests pass, based on 20,990 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD FOCUS C-MAX?
- The most common reason the FORD FOCUS C-MAX fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 79.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Projected beam image is obviously incorrect".
- Does this show the FORD FOCUS C-MAX's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FORD service history guide for how to check and keep one.