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Ford B-MAX reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·72,783 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.
70%
Average for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
8,745 tests · fleet 85%
75%
8 to 12 years
64,038 tests · fleet 73%
70%
Where the B-MAX fails
Suspension94
Brakes97
Body & structure99
Steering99
Tyres95
Lights & electrics89
Fails more often on lights & electrics. Holds up better on road wheels, body & structure, brakes.
Share of 8 to 12 years Ford B-MAX MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Ford B-MAX tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Ford B-MAX models 8 to 12 years old. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~11% of MOTsAbove average
- Suspension · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
- Tyres · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
- Visibility · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
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).
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