Ford Focus C Max (2011)
2011 Ford Focus C Max
CarHunch analysed 143 real MOT records for the 2011 Ford Focus C Max. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Ford Focus C-Max passes its MOT at 81.1%, marginally ahead of the UK average, but the headline concern is that 55.2% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above acceptable—which flags systemic safety issues you need to investigate on any example you're considering. Potential buyers should treat this seriously and demand full service history plus a professional pre-purchase inspection.
These cars average 69,800 miles across the fleet, which is reasonable for a 13-year-old model, yet they're racking up 2.87 failures and 21.1 advisories per test—suggesting wear accumulates in specific areas rather than across the board. Focus your inspection on brake systems, suspension geometry, and electrical gremlins, and budget accordingly for repairs beyond the next MOT.
What to check before buying a 2011 Ford Focus C Max
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 55.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (65%) | 93 | 80.6% | 2.99 |
| Petrol (35%) | 50 | 81.9% | 2.66 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Ford Focus C Max vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Ford Focus C Max vehicles fall between 58,835 and 89,262 miles.
2011 Ford Focus C Max — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 112 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 80% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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