Ford B-Max MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford B-Max. Check any B-Max by registration number below.

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78.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.1%

vs Ford Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Ford B-Max — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford B-Max has an average MOT pass rate of 78.8%, which is 0.1 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 78.9%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your B-Max on the road.

The most common reasons a Ford B-Max fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your B-Max for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the B-Max is around 34,000 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used B-Max, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Ford B-Max, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford B-Max performs at MOT across different model years.

2012–2017

Based on 15,000 vehicles

78.8%Good

Ford average: 78.9%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

14.0%

Mileage at 3yr

20k mi

Mileage at 5yr

34k mi

Mileage at 10yr

65k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford B-Max

The most common reasons a Ford B-Max fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

16.8%

Suspension

14.5%

Brakes

12.5%

Tyres

10.5%

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

8.8%

Ford B-Max Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

31.0%

Rear

28.0%

Offside

20.0%

Typical Mileage — Ford B-Max

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2012–2017 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used B-Max.

At 3 Years

20,000

miles

At 5 Years

34,000

miles

At 10 Years

65,000

miles

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

Ford Fiesta

79.2% pass rate

Ford Focus

77.8% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

74.5% pass rate

Ford Ka

73.1% pass rate

Ford Galaxy

72.8% pass rate

Ford Kuga

82.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Ford B-Max

Ford B-Max — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford B-Max MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford B-Max?

The average MOT pass rate for the Ford B-Max is 78.8% compared to the Ford average of 78.9%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford B-Max?

The most common MOT failures on the Ford B-Max are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16.8%), Suspension (14.5%), Brakes (12.5%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Ford B-Max reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 78.8%, the Ford B-Max is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Ford B-Max?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Ford B-Max?

Typical mileage for the Ford B-Max: 20,000 miles at 3 years, 34,000 miles at 5 years, 65,000 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used B-Max to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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