Ford B-MAX 2017: MOT failure rate for its age
16.7% of 30,804 MOT tests of the Ford B-MAX first registered in 2017 failed at the first attempt (2019–2024; retests excluded). Against this model's own normal rate at the same ages the index is 99.9 (95% CI 97.2–102.7; 100 = normal for this model at that age): the 2017 build year is no different from other years of the same model at the same age.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed first time | 16.7 | % | all ages tested | 2019–2024 | 30804 |
| Index against this model at the same age (95% CI 97.2–102.7) | 99.9 | index | 100 = normal for this model at that age | 2019–2024 | 30804 |
| Rank among this model's 7 build years | 3 | of 7 | 1 = fails least for its age | 2019–2024 | 30804 |
| Tested in 2024 | 5781 | tests | median 33,548 miles | 2024 | 5781 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · full dataset (v5).
How does the 2017 Ford B-MAX fail at each age?
Cars built in 2017 were tested at ages 3 to 7 between 2019 and 2024. Each row compares their first-time failure share with what this model normally shows at that age, after allowing for the overall failure level of each test year.
| Age | Tests | Failed, % | 95% interval | Normal for this model at that age, % | Index (100 = normal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7,474 | 9.2 | 8.6–9.9 | 10.7 | 86.4 |
| 4 | 5,847 | 11.2 | 10.4–12 | 13.2 | 84.7 |
| 5 | 5,858 | 17.4 | 16.5–18.4 | 17.3 | 100.7 |
| 6 | 5,844 | 22.6 | 21.5–23.7 | 21.1 | 107.1 |
| 7 | 5,781 | 25.1 | 24–26.2 | 22.9 | 109.6 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 30,804 (initial tests) · Method: normal rate = this model's first-time failure share at that age across its build years (cells of 400+ tests), adjusted for each test year's overall level; cells of 30+ tests, under 500 marked rough · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What fails most on the 2017 Ford B-MAX?
The most common failure group on cars built in 2017 is suspension: 5.1 items per 100 first tests, against 7 across all build years of the Ford B-MAX. These counts are not age-adjusted: cars built in 2017 were tested at ages 3 to 7.
| Failure group | Built 2017, per 100 | All build years, per 100 | Items |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5.1 | 7 | 1,589 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.9 | 9 | 1,511 |
| Tyres | 4.5 | 7 | 1,390 |
| Visibility | 3.7 | 6 | 1,156 |
| Brakes | 2.2 | 3.7 | 674 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 31,094 (initial tests of this build year) · Method: failure items grouped by DVSA's top-level defect groups, per 100 initial tests; groups with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does 2017 compare with the years around it?
Among the 7 published build years of the Ford B-MAX, 2017 ranks 3 (1 = fails least for its age). 2016: index 95.0. 2018: index 117.8.
| Build year | Index (100 = normal) | 95% interval | Verdict | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 102.5 | 99.8–105.2 | no different | 18,213 |
| 2013 | 105.9 | 104.7–107.2 | worse | 90,341 |
| 2014 | 100.4 | 99.0–101.8 | no different | 78,981 |
| 2015 | 94.2 | 92.5–95.8 | better | 59,959 |
| 2016 | 95.0 | 92.9–97.2 | better | 43,849 |
| 2017 | 99.9 | 97.2–102.7 | no different | 30,804 |
| 2018 | 117.8 | 107.6–128.0 | worse (rough estimate) | 2,841 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 324,988 (initial tests) · Method: observed failures against those expected for the same model at the same ages, test-year level adjusted; verdict follows the printed one-decimal bound · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Ford B-MAX 2017 MOT statistics (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/ford-b-max/2017/
How every figure is calculated: methodology. Age, test year and build year are tied together (age = test year − build year), so the test-year level is taken as observed, not estimated.
Other pages for this model
Ford B-MAX 2012 · Ford B-MAX 2013 · Ford B-MAX 2014 · Ford B-MAX 2015 · Ford B-MAX 2016 · Ford B-MAX 2018 · Ford B-MAX in Norway · Ford B-MAX in Finland · Ford B-MAX in the Netherlands · Ford B-MAX by postcode area · Ford B-MAX body, chassis and structure failures · Ford B-MAX brakes failures · Ford B-MAX vehicle identification failures · Ford B-MAX lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Ford B-MAX noise, emissions and leaks failures · Ford B-MAX road wheels failures · Ford B-MAX seat belts and airbags failures · Ford B-MAX steering failures · Ford B-MAX suspension failures · Ford B-MAX tyres failures · Ford B-MAX visibility failures