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Ford B-MAX MOT pass rate and common problems

77.8% of Ford B-MAX models passed the 2024 MOT (54,386 first tests): 70.2% at the first attempt and 7.5% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 3 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 5% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 104.6 (95% CI 103.2–105.9; 100 = normal).

Ford B-MAX at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate77.8%incl. 7.5% fixed at the test centre202454386
Passed at the first attempt70.2%all first tests202454386
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 103.2–105.9)104.6index100 = normal for its age · rank 501 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202454386
Biggest excess: Noise, emissions and leaks1.8per 1001.8 same-age2019–2024325411
Dangerous defects7.6per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024325411
Advisory items88.9per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024325411
strip · Ford B-MAX · MOT Risk Index · 104.6 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Ford B-MAX. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 501 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 489 and 522 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Ford B-MAX index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank501of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202454386
Best rank within its 95% interval489rankother models held where they are202454386
Worst rank within its 95% interval522rankother models held where they are202454386

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 111.7 to 104.6 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Ford B-MAX MOT, and how often?

Ford B-MAX MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 9 per 100 tests, against 9.1 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 325,411).

bar · Ford B-MAX · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 9 vs 9.1 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment9per 1009.12019–202429328
Suspension7per 1008.42019–202422870
Tyres7per 1008.32019–202422822
Visibility6per 1006.22019–202419594
Brakes3.7per 1007.12019–202411972
Noise, emissions and leaks1.8per 1001.82019–20245827

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 325,411 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Ford B-MAX compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Ford B-MAX is suspension at age 6: 3.8 failures per 100 tests, against 3.7 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 52,255).

bullet · Ford B-MAX · Tyres, age 3 · 3.4 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 3.4 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 1.1 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.4 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 3.4 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 1.6 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 1.1 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 4.4 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 2.2 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 33.4per 1004.22019–202415903
Brakes, age 31.1per 1001.82019–202415903
Suspension, age 30.4per 1000.62019–202415903
Tyres, age 43.4per 1004.52019–202423927
Brakes, age 41.6per 1002.42019–202423927
Suspension, age 41.1per 1001.22019–202423927
Tyres, age 54.4per 1005.12019–202437143
Brakes, age 52.2per 1003.12019–202437143
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 52.1per 1002.22019–202437143
Tyres, age 64.8per 1005.52019–202452255
Brakes, age 62.8per 1003.82019–202452255
Suspension, age 63.8per 1003.72019–202452255
Tyres, age 75.0per 1006.02019–202454268
Brakes, age 72.8per 1004.52019–202454268
Suspension, age 75.0per 1005.72019–202454268
Tyres, age 85.5per 1006.32019–202448417
Brakes, age 82.9per 1005.42019–202448417
Suspension, age 86.3per 1007.82019–202448417

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Ford B-MAX's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Ford B-MAX advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 17.7% of the time.

funnel · Ford B-MAX · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 17.7 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 17.7 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment17.7% next failmedian model2019–2024859
Suspension15.2% next failmedian model2019–202417725
Steering12.7% next failmedian model2019–20242460
Tyres8.1% next failmedian model2019–202461390
Body, chassis, structure6.4% next failmedian model2019–20242694
Brakes6.2% next failmedian model2019–202437190
Noise, emissions and leaks4.9% next failmedian model2019–20242835
Identification of the vehicle3.6% next failmedian model2019–20243342
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.0% next failmedian model2019–20246469
Road wheels0.8% next failmedian model2019–2024805
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–202418636

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Ford B-MAX got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Ford B-MAX MOTs flag tyres most: 39.9 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 325,411).

bar · Ford B-MAX · Tyres · 39.9 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres39.9per 10039.72019–2024129851
Brakes20.6per 10034.72019–202467133
Suspension11.3per 10026.22019–202436662
Non-component advisories8.2per 1007.82019–202426621
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems2.9per 1000.82019–20249291
Identification of the vehicle1.6per 1002.52019–20245204

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 325,411 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Ford B-MAX?

For Ford B-MAX models aged 6 to 8 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 5.9% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 58,498).

bar · Ford B-MAX · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 2.8 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–20249073
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–20249073
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20249073
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20249073
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20249073
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20249073
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20249073
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20249073
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20249073
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–20241828
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.7% next fail2019–20241828
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.4% next fail2019–20241828
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.2% next fail2019–20241828
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–20241828
Steering, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20241828
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–20241828
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–20241240
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail3.8% next fail2019–20241240
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail2.8% next fail2019–20241240
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail2.0% next fail2019–20241240
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–20241240
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–20241240
Steering, under 3 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20241240
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20241240
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–202457812
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–202457812
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–202457812
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–202457812
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–202457812
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202457812
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202457812
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202457812
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202457812
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202457812
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202457812
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6% next fail2019–202422604
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.6% next fail2019–202422604
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–202422604
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–202422604
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–202422604
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–202422604
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–202422604
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202422604
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202422604
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202422604
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202422604
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–202416608
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.6% next fail2019–202416608
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.3% next fail2019–202416608
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.1% next fail2019–202416608
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.3% next fail2019–202416608
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–202416608
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–202416608
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–202416608
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202416608
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202416608
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–202416608
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–202458498
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–202458498
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–202458498
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.2% next fail2019–202458498
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–202458498
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–202458498
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202458498
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202458498
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202458498
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202458498
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202458498
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.4% next fail2019–202437304
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.6% next fail2019–202437304
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–202437304
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.4% next fail2019–202437304
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.8% next fail2019–202437304
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–202437304
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–202437304
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–202437304
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202437304
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202437304
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202437304
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11.5% next fail2019–202432035
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.8% next fail2019–202432035
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail8.7% next fail2019–202432035
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail8.2% next fail2019–202432035
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.1% next fail2019–202432035
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.3% next fail2019–202432035
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–202432035
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–202432035
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–202432035
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202432035
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202432035
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass9.7% next fail2019–202412398
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass9.0% next fail2019–202412398
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.0% next fail2019–202412398
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–202412398
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–202412398
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–202412398
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–202412398
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–202412398
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202412398
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202412398
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202412398
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory13.3% next fail2019–202410581
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory11.5% next fail2019–202410581
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory8.3% next fail2019–202410581
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.0% next fail2019–202410581
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.3% next fail2019–202410581
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.8% next fail2019–202410581
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.9% next fail2019–202410581
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory1.8% next fail2019–202410581
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–202410581
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202410581
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202410581
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail16.2% next fail2019–202411158
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail14.8% next fail2019–202411158
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.8% next fail2019–202411158
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.2% next fail2019–202411158
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.2% next fail2019–202411158
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.5% next fail2019–202411158
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.8% next fail2019–202411158
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail2.7% next fail2019–202411158
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.3% next fail2019–202411158
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–202411158
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–202411158

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Ford B-MAX get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Ford B-MAX gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 7.6 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 24.1 major and 5.6 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Ford B-MAX · Dangerous defects · 7.6 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 7.6 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects7.6per 10011.22019–2024325411

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 325,411 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Ford B-MAX still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Ford B-MAX go from 28.4% at age 6 to 34.0% at age 12, against 35.7% for all cars aged 12 (2024, n = 54,386).

line · Ford B-MAX · Age 6 · 28.4 vs 17.5 · 2024
Age 6: 28.4. Age 12: 34.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 628.4% failed first time17.52024693
Age 725.1% failed first time20.220245781
Age 824.0% failed first time23.320247195
Age 926.4% failed first time26.520249944
Age 1030.7% failed first time30.1202413027
Age 1135.2% failed first time33.2202414723
Age 1234.0% failed first time35.720242986

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Ford B-MAX compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 2 of 10 ages shown, Ford B-MAX models fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 12, where they fail less often: 34.0% against 41.3% (2024, n = 2,989).

line · Ford B-MAX · Age 3 · 10.6 vs 11.3 · 2024
Age 3: 10.6. Age 12: 34.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 310.6% fail11.3202415903
Age 413.2% fail14.2202423927
Age 517.9% fail17.4202437143
Age 621.7% fail20.8202452255
Age 723.7% fail24.3202454268
Age 826.3% fail28.2202448417
Age 928.7% fail32.0202441264
Age 1031.8% fail35.6202431107
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1135.1% fail38.7202417728
Age 1234.0% fail41.320242989

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ford B-MAX years should I avoid?

The Ford B-MAX build year that fails most for its age is 2013: index 105.9 (95% CI 104.7–107.2) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 90,341).

Build year matters for the Ford B-MAX: 2013 Ford B-MAX models fail more than their age would predict, 2015 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Ford B-MAX · Build year 2012 · 102.5 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2012102.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202418213
Build year 2013 (worse for its age)105.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202490341
Build year 2014100.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202478981
Build year 2015 (better for its age)94.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202459959
Build year 2016 (better for its age)95index vs own age100 = normal2019–202443849
Build year 201799.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202430804
Build year 2018 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 2,841 tests, 95% interval 107.6–128.0)117.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242841

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Ford B-MAX MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Ford B-MAX MOT: about £41 (up to about £77 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 54,386).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Ford B-MAX · Expected repair bill · 40.6 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill40.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue54386
Estimated range lower40.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue54386
Estimated range upper77.2GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue54386
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)12.6GBP expected contribution140price catalogue54386
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)12.6GBP expected contribution180price catalogue54386
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)6.3GBP expected contribution90price catalogue54386
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)5.5GBP expected contribution150price catalogue54386
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer3.6GBP expected contribution200price catalogue54386

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Ford B-MAX more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 4 fail less often for their age than the Ford B-MAX and 4 as often or more. The Ford B-MAX has an MOT Risk Index of 104.6, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 54,386).

bar · Ford B-MAX · Ford B-MAX (this model) · 104.6 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Ford B-MAX (this model)104.6index100 = normal202454386
Ford Fusion98.7index104.6202452440
Ford Ka103.2index104.62024179906
Ford C-MAX97.4index104.62024111957
Fiat Panda104.7index104.6202489584
Vauxhall Meriva104.9index104.6202491310
Ford Grand C-MAX116.2index104.6202435822
Kia Venga99index104.6202447237
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kia Rio106.8index104.6202498818

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Ford B-MAX normally do?

At age 8, the median Ford B-MAX had covered 39,601 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 27,655 to 54,575 miles (2024, n = 7,195).

line · Ford B-MAX · Age 6 median · 32352 vs baseline · 2024
Age 6 median: 32352. Age 12 P75: 87176. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6 median32352miles2024693
Age 6 P2523251miles2024693
Age 6 P7544449miles2024693
Age 7 median33548miles20245781
Age 7 P2523132miles20245781
Age 7 P7546565miles20245781
Age 8 median39601miles20247195
Age 8 P2527655miles20247195
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 8 P7554575miles20247195
Age 9 median47418miles20249944
Age 9 P2533591miles20249944
Age 9 P7563783miles20249944
Age 10 median55007miles202413027
Age 10 P2540083miles202413027
Age 10 P7572482miles202413027
Age 11 median61759miles202414723
Age 11 P2545464miles202414723
Age 11 P7580441miles202414723
Age 12 median67496miles20242986
Age 12 P2549439miles20242986
Age 12 P7587176miles20242986

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Ford B-MAX MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 10–14, 21.3% of Ford B-MAX models with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 49.0% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 6,635). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Ford B-MAX · Age 6–9, <40k miles · 18.7 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, <40k miles18.7% failed first time202411379
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles29.4% failed first time20249347
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles37.9% failed first time20242408
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 404 tests, 95% interval 38.1–47.7%)42.8% failed first time2024404
Age 10–14, <40k miles21.3% failed first time20246325
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles31.7% failed first time202413721
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles40.5% failed first time20248011
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles46.2% failed first time20242251
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 310 tests, 95% interval 43.5–54.6%)49% failed first time2024310

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Ford B-MAX last?

2.2% of Ford B-MAX models tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.1% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 7,223).

line · Ford B-MAX · 100,000 miles · 2.2 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 2.2. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles2.2% of tested cars20247223
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 480 tests, 95% interval 0.1–0.2%)0.1% of tested cars2024480
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 63 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)0.0% of tested cars202463

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Ford B-MAX driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

This fleet is driven less than average. Matched on annual mileage as well as age (test chains 2019–2024), the index is 115.1, on the other side of normal, so both readings are shown.

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

slope · Ford B-MAX · Age and mileage adjusted index · 115.1 vs 98.9 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 98.9 vs 115.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index115.1index98.92019–202454386

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ford B-MAX fuel fails its MOT less?

Diesel Ford B-MAX models fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 36.5% against 28.5%.

bar · Ford B-MAX · Petrol · 28.5 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol28.5% fail first timeother fuels202445824
Diesel36.5% fail first timeother fuels20248560

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ford B-MAX engine is best?

For its age, the best Ford B-MAX engine is the petrol 1.5–1.8 litre at index 89.8, and the worst the diesel 1.2–1.5 litre at 131.7, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 54,386).

bar · Ford B-MAX · Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre · 89.8 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre89.8index vs model norm100 = model average2024118717
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre93.1index vs model norm100 = model average202448304
Petrol under 1.0 litre101.3index vs model norm100 = model average2024106700
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre120.8index vs model norm100 = model average202425042
Diesel 1.2–1.5 litre131.7index vs model norm100 = model average202426347
Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre (rough estimate: 249 tests, 95% interval 110.3–159.6)133.7index vs model norm100 = model average2024249

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Ford B-MAX fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Ford B-MAX range from 18.1% to 32.3% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Ford B-MAX · Kirkcaldy (KY) · 32.3 vs 29.8 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 19%. 30%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Kirkcaldy (KY)32.3% fail first time29.820241950
Dundee (DD)32.1% fail first time29.820241486
Paisley (PA)31.9% fail first time29.820241564
Dumfries (DG)18.1% fail first time29.82024725
Kingston upon Thames (KT)18.6% fail first time29.820242962
Romford (RM)18.9% fail first time29.820245238
Perth (PH)31.1% fail first time29.82024868
Glasgow (G)30.4% fail first time29.820243696
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Motherwell (ML)29.8% fail first time29.820241312
Aberdeen (AB)29.7% fail first time29.820242939
Edinburgh (EH)29.4% fail first time29.820243742
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 496 tests, 95% interval 25.6–33.6%)29.4% fail first time29.82024496
Cardiff (CF)28.8% fail first time29.820245076
Darlington (DL)28.6% fail first time29.820241581
Bradford (BD)28.6% fail first time29.820242017
Newcastle (NE)28.5% fail first time29.820245391
Falkirk (FK)28.1% fail first time29.82024889
Kilmarnock (KA)28.1% fail first time29.820241642
Truro (TR)28.0% fail first time29.820241372
Inverness (IV)27.9% fail first time29.820241000
Sunderland (SR)27.9% fail first time29.82024785
Huddersfield (HD)27.9% fail first time29.82024847
Preston (PR)27.8% fail first time29.820242163
Harrow (HA)27.5% fail first time29.820241589
London NW (NW)27.5% fail first time29.820241336
Halifax (HX)27.4% fail first time29.82024612
Oldham (OL)27.4% fail first time29.820241745
Hull (HU)27.3% fail first time29.820242390
Leeds (LS)27.1% fail first time29.820243739
Plymouth (PL)27.1% fail first time29.820243126
London W (W) (rough estimate: 442 tests, 95% interval 22.6–30.8%)26.5% fail first time29.82024442
St Albans (AL)26.0% fail first time29.820241348
Swansea (SA)25.6% fail first time29.820243331
Salisbury (SP)25.6% fail first time29.820241632
Telford (TF)25.6% fail first time29.82024969
Lancaster (LA)25.6% fail first time29.820241690
Milton Keynes (MK)25.5% fail first time29.820243013
Blackpool (FY)25.5% fail first time29.820241303
York (YO)25.4% fail first time29.820243685
Gloucester (GL)25.4% fail first time29.820243771
Exeter (EX)25.4% fail first time29.820243109
London SW (SW)25.2% fail first time29.820241070
Cleveland (TS)25.2% fail first time29.820242684
London SE (SE)25.1% fail first time29.820242596
Wigan (WN)25.0% fail first time29.820241323
Manchester (M)25.0% fail first time29.820243113
Liverpool (L)24.9% fail first time29.820245620
Carlisle (CA)24.9% fail first time29.820241818
Bristol (BS)24.8% fail first time29.820245669
Warrington (WA)24.8% fail first time29.820243759
Walsall (WS)24.8% fail first time29.820242228
Luton (LU)24.8% fail first time29.820241730
Brighton (BN)24.7% fail first time29.820244530
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)24.6% fail first time29.820243172
Bromley (BR)24.6% fail first time29.820241818
London N (N)24.6% fail first time29.820241506
Oxford (OX)24.2% fail first time29.820243166
Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 335 tests, 95% interval 19.9–29.0%)24.2% fail first time29.82024335
Shrewsbury (SY)24.1% fail first time29.820241921
Canterbury (CT)24.1% fail first time29.820243274
Croydon (CR)24.1% fail first time29.820242035
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 452 tests, 95% interval 20.4–28.3%)24.1% fail first time29.82024452
Northampton (NN)24.1% fail first time29.820244435
Durham (DH)24.1% fail first time29.820241383
Newport (NP)24.1% fail first time29.820242930
Chester (CH)24% fail first time29.820243108
Torquay (TQ)24.0% fail first time29.820241669
Hemel Hempstead (HP)23.8% fail first time29.820242953
Stockport (SK)23.8% fail first time29.820243280
Birmingham (B)23.7% fail first time29.820249337
Watford (WD)23.7% fail first time29.82024989
Cambridge (CB)23.5% fail first time29.820242331
Guildford (GU)23.5% fail first time29.820243201
Enfield (EN)23.4% fail first time29.820242135
Crewe (CW)23.2% fail first time29.820242539
Chelmsford (CM)23.1% fail first time29.820246701
London E (E)23.1% fail first time29.820241730
Worcester (WR)23.1% fail first time29.820241514
Stevenage (SG)23.1% fail first time29.820243198
Llandudno (LL)22.9% fail first time29.820242928
Portsmouth (PO)22.8% fail first time29.820245674
Dudley (DY)22.8% fail first time29.820241858
Dorchester (DT)22.8% fail first time29.820241232
Medway (ME)22.8% fail first time29.820244520
Slough (SL)22.7% fail first time29.820241725
Derby (DE)22.7% fail first time29.820244853
Hereford (HR)22.6% fail first time29.820241202
Lincoln (LN)22.6% fail first time29.820242315
Uxbridge (UB)22.6% fail first time29.820241698
Swindon (SN)22.5% fail first time29.820242425
Taunton (TA)22.5% fail first time29.820242088
Redhill (RH)22.4% fail first time29.820243411
Dartford (DA)22.2% fail first time29.820243484
Bolton (BL)22% fail first time29.820241786
Leicester (LE)22.0% fail first time29.820246506
Coventry (CV)21.7% fail first time29.820243778
Southampton (SO)21.7% fail first time29.820243787
Doncaster (DN)21.6% fail first time29.820243897
Tonbridge (TN)21.5% fail first time29.820244731
Reading (RG)21.4% fail first time29.820244675
Blackburn (BB)21.4% fail first time29.820241560
Bath (BA)21.3% fail first time29.820242603
Colchester (CO)21.2% fail first time29.820243758
Norwich (NR)21.1% fail first time29.820246705
Ipswich (IP)21.1% fail first time29.820245389
Wakefield (WF)20.9% fail first time29.820243021
Wolverhampton (WV)20.7% fail first time29.820241600
Sheffield (S)20.7% fail first time29.820246204
Sutton (SM)20.7% fail first time29.82024822
Southend-on-Sea (SS)20.6% fail first time29.820245910
Kirkwall (KW) (rough estimate: 406 tests, 95% interval 16.8–24.6%)20.4% fail first time29.82024406
Ilford (IG)20.0% fail first time29.820242081
Bournemouth (BH)19.7% fail first time29.820243751
Peterborough (PE)19.4% fail first time29.820246834
Nottingham (NG)19.2% fail first time29.820248070
Twickenham (TW)19.0% fail first time29.820242106

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Ford B-MAX rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Ford B-MAX MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.2 times the national rate: 0.14% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 54,351).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Ford B-MAX · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.2 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.2ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers54351

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Ford B-MAX ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 87.8% of Ford B-MAX models tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Ford B-MAX · Likely compliant · 87.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant87.8% estimate202454386

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Ford B-MAX?

Of failed Ford B-MAX MOTs, 57.9% were retested the same day and a further 40.9% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 0 days (2019–2024, n = 53,207).

bar · Ford B-MAX · Same-day retest · 57.9 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest57.9%failed initial tests2019–202453207
Retest within 10 days40.9%failed initial tests2019–202453207
Clean MOT streak50.2%observed chains2019–202454919
Repeat advisory26.3%observed chains2019–202454919
Decreasing odometer0.9% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202455119

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Ford B-MAX?

Ford B-MAX models aged 5 to 11 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 18.0% of tests, against 35.3% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 117,777).

bullet · Ford B-MAX · Low-use first-time failure · 18.0 vs 35.3 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 18 vs 35.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure18.0%35.32019–2024117777
Low-use gap-17.3percentage points8–12k miles2019–2024117777

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Ford B-MAX likely to last?

Ford B-MAX models aged 10 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 1.2 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 12, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Ford B-MAX · Age 5 · 6 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 56years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 12)2.9years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 12)1.2years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 12)0.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ford B-MAX models are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Ford B-MAX models tested at ages 4 to 6, about 8 were tested at age 12 (2024, n = 2,989).

line · Ford B-MAX · Age 3 · 42.1 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 42.1. Age 12: 7.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 342.1% of age 4–6 baseline202415903
Age 463.3% of age 4–6 baseline202423927
Age 598.3% of age 4–6 baseline202437143
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202452255
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202454268
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202448417
Age 9 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202441264
Age 1082.3% of age 4–6 baseline202431107
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1146.9% of age 4–6 baseline202417728
Age 127.9% of age 4–6 baseline20242989

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Ford B-MAX fails, does it fail again?

30.6% of Ford B-MAX models that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 22% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 18,999). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 33.0% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Ford B-MAX · Repeat after fail · 30.6 vs 22 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 30.6 vs 22. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail30.6%222019–202418999

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Ford B-MAX faults come together?

On Ford B-MAX models, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ failures turn up together 15.7 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 672).

Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks15.7liftexpected joint rate2024672
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 6.2–15.3)10.0liftexpected joint rate202421
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 5.2–12.5)8.3liftexpected joint rate202422
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 4.7–10.8)7.3liftexpected joint rate202424
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 4.0–8.1)5.8liftexpected joint rate202435
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 86 tests, 95% interval 4.6–7.1)5.8liftexpected joint rate202486
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 85 tests, 95% interval 4.6–7.1)5.8liftexpected joint rate202485
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 4.7–6.6)5.6liftexpected joint rate2024146
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 3.9–7.2)5.3liftexpected joint rate202442
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 4.4–6.2)5.2liftexpected joint rate2024136
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 98 tests, 95% interval 4.2–6.3)5.2liftexpected joint rate202498
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems5liftexpected joint rate2024585
Steering + Suspension5.0liftexpected joint rate2024848
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 95 tests, 95% interval 3.8–5.7)4.7liftexpected joint rate202495
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment4.5liftexpected joint rate2024840
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 385 tests, 95% interval 4.1–5.0)4.5liftexpected joint rate2024385
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 89 tests, 95% interval 3.5–5.4)4.4liftexpected joint rate202489
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 3.4–5.5)4.3liftexpected joint rate202471
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 3.5–5.1)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024116
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks4.2liftexpected joint rate20241420
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 363 tests, 95% interval 3.6–4.4)4.0liftexpected joint rate2024363
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 307 tests, 95% interval 3.6–4.5)4.0liftexpected joint rate2024307
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension4.0liftexpected joint rate2024617
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.9liftexpected joint rate20242368
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering3.9liftexpected joint rate2024794
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 2.8–5.2)3.9liftexpected joint rate202442
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres3.9liftexpected joint rate20244378
Brakes + Tyres3.9liftexpected joint rate20241821
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.4)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024182
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 81 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.6)3.7liftexpected joint rate202481
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility3.7liftexpected joint rate20244146
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks3.6liftexpected joint rate2024507
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.1)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024173
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension3.4liftexpected joint rate20244160
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 309 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.8)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024309
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 323 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.7)3.3liftexpected joint rate2024323
Steering + Tyres3.2liftexpected joint rate2024516
Brakes + Suspension3.2liftexpected joint rate20241626
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 461 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.5)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024461
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension3.2liftexpected joint rate2024902
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 2.3–4.2)3.1liftexpected joint rate202446
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 437 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.3)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024437
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.9)2.9liftexpected joint rate202446
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres2.9liftexpected joint rate2024760
Brakes + Visibility2.8liftexpected joint rate20241319
Tyres + Visibility2.8liftexpected joint rate20242448
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.8liftexpected joint rate2024722
Suspension + Tyres2.7liftexpected joint rate20242544
Suspension + Visibility2.5liftexpected joint rate20242377
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 369 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.6)2.3liftexpected joint rate2024369
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Ford B-MAX cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Ford B-MAX models tested at age 6, about 28 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 31. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 10 and 11, 4.47 percentage points (2024).

Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6 (rough estimate: 693 tests, 95% interval 25.2–31.9%)28.4% fail first time2024693
Age 725.1% fail first time20245781
Age 824.0% fail first time20247195
Age 926.4% fail first time20249944
Age 1030.7% fail first time202413027
Age 1135.2% fail first time202414723
Age 1234.0% fail first time20242986

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Ford B-MAX fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 40.3% of Ford B-MAX models failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 10,221 inspections).

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

Inspections abroad disagree: Norway point the same way as Britain, Finland and the Netherlands do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.

bullet · Ford B-MAX · Norway · 36.2 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 36.2 vs 33.7. Finland: 25.2 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 40.3 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway36.2% failed33.72024 by country616
Finland25.2% failed26.32024 by country824
Netherlands40.3% failed50.82024 by country10221

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Ford B-MAX MOT matter?

Ford B-MAX models fail first time most in November (25.7%, against 30.6% for all cars that month) and least in March (21.5%) (2024, n = 54,386).

line · Ford B-MAX · January · 23.5 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 23.5. December: 25.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Ford B-MAX: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January23.5% fail first time31.1202430397
February23.2% fail first time30.0202427165
March21.5% fail first time28.3202434662
April24.1% fail first time29.8202416248
May23.2% fail first time28.8202420685
June23.0% fail first time28.1202426235
July24.1% fail first time29.3202428149
August24.0% fail first time29.2202428650
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September23.1% fail first time28.2202433228
October25.6% fail first time30.3202431123
November25.7% fail first time30.6202427956
December25.3% fail first time29.3202420913

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 54,386 initial Ford B-MAX tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 54,386 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Ford B-MAX MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/ford-b-max/

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Ford B-MAX MOT: quick answers

What is the Ford B-MAX first-time MOT pass rate?

70.2% of first attempts passed in 2024 (54,386 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 54,386 primary tests: 29.78% failed first time and 77.8% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 104.6 is shown separately.