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Ford C-max tdci vs Ford Focus: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Ford C-max tdci
62%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Ford Focus
74%
MOT pass rate · 2,068,317 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Ford C-max tdci (62%) and Ford Focus (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Ford C-max tdci Ford Focus
MOT pass rate 62% 74% ✓
MOT failure rate 38% 26% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.7 1.9 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 2%
Average mileage 85,302 mi 107,385 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 2,068,317

Most common faults

Ford C-max tdci

  1. Covers and under trays fitted
  2. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. 215/55R16
  4. Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  5. Engine covers and undertrays fitted
  6. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Ford Focus

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Ford C-max tdci (62%) and Ford Focus (74%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Ford C-max tdci report Full Ford Focus report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.