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Ford B-Max MOT Results

Registered in 2017
88.9% pass rate
from 5,871 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2017 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford B-Max is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (66% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp (6 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.95% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.034% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.44% fail on Direction indicators (81% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Flashing type (81% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Headlamps (60% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp (56% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.051% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.051% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.051% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.017% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.017% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres (34% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.0% fail on Condition (49% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Size/type
  • 1.6% fail on Suspension (82% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Mounting
    • 0.085% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.034% fail on Suspension arms (85% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.017% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.2% fail on Brakes (41% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.89% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.10% fail on Brake discs and drums (70% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Brake discs (70% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Brake performance (50% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.068% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.068% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.034% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.051% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.034% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.051% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.051% fail on Rbt
          • 0.034% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (24 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
    • 0.034% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.017% fail on Pedal
      • 0.017% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.017% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.017% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.017% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.1% fail on Visibility (69% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Wipers (79% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Washers (53% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.034% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.034% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.017% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.017% fail on View to rear
      • 0.017% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.39% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.39% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.22% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.20% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.17% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.085% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.051% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.29% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.27% fail on Steering
    • 0.26% fail on Steering linkage components (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Track rod end (180% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Power steering
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
  • 0.12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.017% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.017% fail on Pipe
    • 0.017% fail on Transmission
      • 0.017% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.017% fail on Joints
    • 0.017% fail on Body
      • 0.017% fail on Other body component
    • 0.017% fail on Seats
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.034% fail on Identification of the vehicle (83% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Registration plates (83% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.034% fail on Road Wheels (79% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

  • Ford B-MAX (2012 - 2017)
    Sliding side doors and no central pillar mean unimpeded access. Five star Euro NCAP rating. Engines include 1.0 litre three-cylinder EcoBoost petrol. Decent drive.

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