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Ford B-Max MOT Results

Registered in 2015
81.2% pass rate
from 10,023 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford B-Max is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Stop lamp (6 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (94% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Headlamp aim (39% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.93% fail on Direction indicators (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Flashing type (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Side repeaters (170% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.57% fail on Headlamps (46% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp (42% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0100% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.030% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.0100% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0100% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0100% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.0100% fail on Horn
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres (34% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (31% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (39% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Size/type
  • 2.6% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers (40% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Washers (34% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.020% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.020% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes (38% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (27% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (19% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.24% fail on Brake discs and drums (61% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Brake discs (61% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Brake performance (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance (64% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (65% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance (71% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0100% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0100% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.070% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.070% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0100% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.040% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (89% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Rbt (sp) (89% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.080% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.080% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.080% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.080% fail on Lever
    • 0.070% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.060% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.020% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0100% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.0100% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 1.1% fail on Suspension (66% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Suspension arms (34% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.040% fail on Pins and bushes (90% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bars (53% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0100% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0100% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.080% fail on Shock absorbers (65% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Springs (96% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Coil springs (96% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Coil spring (97% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Mounting
    • 0.060% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0100% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.050% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.030% fail on Axles
      • 0.030% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.020% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0100% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.0100% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.020% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0100% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0100% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0100% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0100% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.76% fail on Compression ignition (65% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.020% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.0100% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0100% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.30% fail on Spark ignition (54% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.100% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (76% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.040% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.040% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.65% fail on Steering (60% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Steering linkage components (81% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Track rod end (79% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.020% fail on Steering arm (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0100% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.040% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.040% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.39% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.31% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.31% fail on Condition (69% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.35% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.080% fail on Transmission (79% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Drive shafts (78% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Joints (77% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Body
      • 0.020% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0100% fail on Body condition
    • 0.020% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.020% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.020% fail on Doors
      • 0.020% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0100% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.0100% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0100% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0100% fail on Seats
      • 0.0100% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.090% fail on Road Wheels (60% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Attachment
  • 0.080% fail on Identification of the vehicle (63% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Registration plates (63% better than other 2015 cars)
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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