FORD B-MAX MOT pass rate
78.2% of 72,791 FORD B-MAX MOT tests pass.
The B-MAX has a pass rate of 78.2%, a little higher than the average across all FORD models (76.4%).
At 78.2%, The FORD B-MAX passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 80.0% at 3–6 years to 73.3% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 80.0% | 544 | 34,988 miles |
| 6–10 years | 81.9% | 40,803 | 47,103 miles |
| 10–15 years | 73.3% | 31,444 | 64,816 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the FORD B-MAX
The most common reason the FORD B-MAX fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 52.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 52.0% | Not working |
| Suspension | 29.1% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 23.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 14.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 12.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.2% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Steering | 4.3% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.4% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.2% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.6% | Inscription illegible |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 73.9% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 76.3% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 70.8% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 85.6% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 73.4% pass rate
- FORD KA — 72.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the FORD B-MAX?
- 78.2% of FORD B-MAX MOT tests pass, based on 72,791 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the FORD B-MAX?
- The most common reason the FORD B-MAX fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 52.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the FORD B-MAX's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the FORD service history guide for how to check and keep one.