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Ford B-Max MOT Results

Registered in 2012
70.2% pass rate
from 3,075 tests in 2021
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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford B-Max is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (15% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Springs (54% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Coil springs (54% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Coil spring (52% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.098% fail on Mounting (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms (29% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.33% fail on Anti-roll bars (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joints (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.20% fail on Axles
      • 0.20% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.098% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.065% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.098% fail on Shock absorbers (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.5% fail on Stop lamp (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (44% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (40% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (39% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Direction indicators (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Flashing type (75% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.033% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.36% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.36% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.098% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.065% fail on Horn
      • 0.033% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.065% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.033% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.033% fail on Switch
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers (43% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.033% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.033% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Brakes (46% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.78% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.78% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.033% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.033% fail on Lever
    • 0.49% fail on Brake performance (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance (74% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (75% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.065% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.065% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.033% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.033% fail on Rbt
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.26% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.098% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.065% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.033% fail on Pedal
    • 0.098% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.098% fail on Lever
    • 0.065% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.065% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.065% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.88% fail on Catalyst emissions (70% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.91% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.85% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.033% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.065% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.065% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.033% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.033% fail on Undertray
  • 1.9% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.033% fail on Steering play
      • 0.033% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.16% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.098% fail on Doors
      • 0.065% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.033% fail on Door condition
        • 0.033% fail on Hinge
      • 0.033% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.033% fail on Door condition
    • 0.065% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.065% fail on Tank
    • 0.065% fail on Body
      • 0.065% fail on Other body component
    • 0.033% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.033% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.033% fail on Seats
      • 0.033% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.46% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.39% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.39% fail on Condition
    • 0.065% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.065% fail on Road Wheels (83% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Attachment
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  • 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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