FORD B-MAX MOT Pass Rate
76.5% of 17,354 FORD B-MAX MOT tests pass.
The B-MAX has a pass rate of 76.5%, a little higher than the average across all FORD models (75.3%).
At 76.5%, The FORD B-MAX passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 81.4% at 6–10 years to 72.4% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 81.4% | 7,871 | 47,583 miles |
| 10–15 years | 72.4% | 9,483 | 66,025 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 53.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 53.2% | not working |
| Suspension | 28.7% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 24.6% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 14.5% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 13.8% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.9% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Steering | 4.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 3.6% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.9% | buckle not functioning as intended |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.7% | inscription illegible |
Related FORD models
- FORD FIESTA — 71.5% pass rate
- FORD FOCUS — 75.1% pass rate
- FORD TRANSIT — 69.6% pass rate
- FORD KUGA — 83.4% pass rate
- FORD MONDEO — 72.7% pass rate
- FORD KA — 71.9% pass rate