2011 Ford Focus C-Max: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2011 Ford Focus C-Max
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Automatic versions only
PowerShift automatic gearbox
Expert buying guides suggest avoiding the PowerShift automatic on this Focus. Early versions especially were troublesome.
At the viewing: If it’s an automatic, ask for proof of gearbox fluid changes and test it in slow traffic for judder or hesitation.
Broken front coil springs
Front springs can snap. You may hear a clonk when turning the wheel.
At the viewing: With the car stopped, turn the steering from lock to lock and listen for a clonk or twang. Springs should be replaced in pairs.
If it needs doing: Coil springs (pair), about £175–£400. ClickMechanic
Rattle from the flywheel
A rattle as you switch the engine off can mean the dual-mass flywheel is failing, which is a big job alongside the clutch.
At the viewing: Switch the engine off and listen for a rattle. Check the clutch doesn’t bite very high.
If it needs doing: Clutch and dual-mass flywheel, about £650–£1,200. ClickMechanic
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Other years
Every year of the Ford Focus C-Max compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 320 | Suspension 51% |
| 2009 | 712 | Suspension 48% |
| 2008 | 1,859 | Suspension 50% |
| 2007 | 9,035 | Suspension 52% |
| 2006 | 13,699 | Suspension 53% |
| 2005 | 9,651 | Suspension 56% |
| 2004 | 7,086 | Suspension 58% |
| 2003 | 495 | Suspension 53% |