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Ford B-Max MOT Results

Registered in 2013
72.0% pass rate
from 15,155 tests in 2021
(7.0% worse than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford B-Max is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Stop lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (66% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (49% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (47% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Headlamp levelling device (74% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.77% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.69% fail on Side repeaters (47% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Individual direction indicators (79% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.33% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.066% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.026% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.026% fail on Switch
    • 0.020% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0066% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.013% fail on Electrical equipment (93% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.0066% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0066% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.9% fail on Suspension (21% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Springs (37% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Coil springs (37% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 5.0% fail on Coil spring (37% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Mounting
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms (51% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Pins and bushes (89% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.092% fail on Ball joint dust cover (68% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bars (72% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints (62% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Axles (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers (65% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Wheel bearings (65% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.046% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0066% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0066% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0066% fail on Ball joint
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility (13% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers (39% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (22% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.086% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.079% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0066% fail on Window
    • 0.066% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (11% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (18% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Brakes (38% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (15% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.81% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.81% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.0066% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.0066% fail on Cable
    • 0.71% fail on Brake performance (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Rbt (56% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (66% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0066% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.079% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.066% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance (88% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (91% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.026% fail on Parking brake performance (92% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Rbt (92% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake performance (93% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.0066% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on Parking brake control (61% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Lever (54% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Rigid brake pipes (80% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (80% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Anti-lock braking system (72% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Electronic stability control (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.040% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.033% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Hand lever (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Pedal
    • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.020% fail on Brake fluid
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.81% fail on Compression ignition (30% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.026% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.020% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (94% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.75% fail on Spark ignition (28% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.020% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.040% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0066% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0066% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0066% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0066% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 1.1% fail on Steering
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.96% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0066% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0066% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.053% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.053% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0066% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0066% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0066% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.94% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (76% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Attachment
      • 0.0066% fail on Requirements
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (59% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.84% fail on Body, chassis, structure (56% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Exhaust system (33% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Drive shafts (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Joints (81% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0066% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.0066% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0066% fail on Joints
      • 0.0066% fail on Belts
    • 0.086% fail on Body
      • 0.086% fail on Other body component (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.026% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.0066% fail on Bracket
    • 0.020% fail on Fuel system (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0066% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.013% fail on Doors (88% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
    • 0.013% fail on Seats
      • 0.0066% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0066% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0066% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0066% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.092% fail on Road Wheels (71% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Attachment (70% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Condition
  • 0.0066% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.0066% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.0066% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0066% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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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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