Ford B-MAX in the Netherlands: does it fail inspections more than average?
In the Netherlands, 40.3% of 10,221 APK periodic inspections of the Ford B-MAX in 2024 found a fault that fails the inspection, 10.5 points below the 50.8% average for all cars inspected there. Inspection rules differ from the UK MOT, so the comparison is with the Netherlands' own average only.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed the inspection | 40.3 | % | 50.8% all cars in the Netherlands | 2024 | 10221 |
| Defects per inspection | 0.85 | per inspection | as recorded | 2024 | 10221 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · licences and full notice.
How does the Ford B-MAX do in each country it is inspected in?
Each row sets the Ford B-MAX against that country's own average; the rules and the car fleets differ between countries, so rows are not compared with each other directly.
| Country | Ford B-MAX failed, % | Country average, % | Position | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 36.2 | 33.7 | 2.5 points above | 616 |
| Finland | 25.2 | 26.3 | 1.1 points below | 824 |
| The Netherlands | 40.3 | 50.8 | 10.5 points below | 10,221 |
Source: Statens vegvesen (CC BY 4.0); Traficom (CC BY 4.0); RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement) (CC0), adapted · Window: 2024 · n = 11,661 (inspections) · Method: models matched by make and model name, a Vauxhall as the Opel of the same name; samples below 500 inspections are not published · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice
Which faults do Dutch inspectors record most on the Ford B-MAX?
The most frequent RDW fault code on the Ford B-MAX in 2024 is 210, tyre pressure not at the correct value, recorded 1,941 times. APK rules differ from the MOT, so some of these would not fail a UK test. English wording is our translation; RDW's Dutch original is shown alongside.
| Code | Fault (English) | RDW original (Dutch) | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | Tyre pressure not at the correct value | Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde | 1,941 |
| 205 | Tyre tread depth insufficient | Band onvoldoende profiel | 1,019 |
| 516 | Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld | 747 |
| 203 | Tyre damaged | Band beschadigd | 559 |
Source: RDW open data, Geconstateerde Gebreken (CC0; not an RDW endorsement) · Window: 2024 · n = 10,221 (inspections) · Method: fault codes counted per model over periodic APK inspections · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Ford B-MAX periodic inspection results in the Netherlands, 2024 (source: RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement), CC0, adapted; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/ford-b-max/abroad/netherlands/
Original data: RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement). How the matching works: methodology.
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 2017 · Ford B-MAX 2018 · Ford B-MAX in Norway · Ford B-MAX in Finland · 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