Ford B-MAX reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 72,783 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 72,783 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 70% of Ford B-MAX cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in lights & electrics.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the B-MAX tends to fail
Share of Ford B-MAX cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on lights & electrics. Holds up better than average on road wheels, body & structure, brakes.
Common questions
Is the Ford B-MAX reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Ford B-MAX is about average for its age: 70% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give lights & electrics a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford B-MAX?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Ford B-MAX in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 75%; and 8 to 12 years, 70%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Ford B-MAX MOT?
For Ford B-MAX cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are lights & electrics (11.3% of tests vs 6.9% fleet).