Ford Focus C-max Zetec Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Ford Focus C-max Zetec car check
Is the Ford Focus C-max Zetec reliable? We analysed 2,411 real MOT tests across 725 vehicles to find out.
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The Ford Focus C-max Zetec is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Ford Focus C-max Zetec.
Ford Focus C-max Zetec — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Ford Focus C-max Zetec — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1997cc
- Power
- 136 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 9.6 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 50.4 mpg
- Urban
- 37.7 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 62.8 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1909
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 148 g/km Band F
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £160
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £88
Ford Focus C-max Zetec Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Ford Focus C-max Zetec. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Ford Focus C-max Zetec Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Ford Focus C-max Zetec 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 Zetec Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Ford Focus C-max Zetec 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 Zetec 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 Zetec THIS CAR | 74.4% | 2,411 | 108,646 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 V 220 Sport D Auto | 87.1% | 2,686 | 44,750 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Ford Fiesta (72.8% pass rate) and the Ford Focus (73.8% pass rate), the Ford Focus C-max Zetec outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Ford Focus C-max Zetec has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.4% across 2,411 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Ford Focus C-max Zetec owner drives around 5,015 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.