Ford Focus C-max LX Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Focus C-max LX car check
Is the Ford Focus C-max LX reliable? We analysed 437 real MOT tests across 165 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Focus C-max LX is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Focus C-max LX.
Ford Focus C-max LX Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Focus C-max LX. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Focus C-max LX Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Ford Focus C-max LX fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Ford Focus C-max LX Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Ford Focus C-max LX models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Ford Focus C-max LX Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Focus C-max LX owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Ford Focus C-max LX Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Focus C-max LX MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Ford Focus C-max LX Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus C-max LX THIS CAR | 77.8% | 437 | 98,556 mi | — yrs |
| Ford Fiesta | 72.8% | 33,753,820 | 57,529 mi | 34 yrs |
| Ford Focus | 73.8% | 28,316,889 | 72,500 mi | 27 yrs |
| Ford Transit | 68.7% | 16,371,688 | 100,614 mi | 37 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz Sprinter 517 CDI Progressive | 93.1% | 248 | 28,544 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Focus C-max LX outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Focus C-max LX has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.8% across 437 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.36mm inside. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Ford Focus C-max LX with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Ford Focus C-max LX owner drives around 5,392 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.