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Ford B-Max MOT Results

Registered in 2016
85.1% pass rate
from 7,294 tests in 2021
(9.3% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford B-Max is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (99% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.75% fail on Direction indicators (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Flashing type (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.26% fail on Headlamps (64% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp (62% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.055% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.055% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.055% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.014% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.014% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.014% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.014% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 2.3% fail on Tyres (41% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Condition (42% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (42% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (38% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (28% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.15% fail on Brake discs and drums (68% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Brake discs (68% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Brake performance (79% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Service brake performance (80% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.082% fail on Rbt (79% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.055% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance (92% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.027% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.014% fail on Rbt
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.082% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.082% fail on Lever
    • 0.069% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.027% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.027% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.014% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.014% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.014% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.014% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 1.5% fail on Visibility (63% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Wipers (68% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Washers (67% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Bonnet (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on View to rear
      • 0.082% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.5% fail on Suspension (29% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.29% fail on Suspension arms (42% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Anti-roll bars (66% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.041% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.014% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.014% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (36% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.41% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.25% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.055% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.014% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.74% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
        • 0.014% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.041% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.041% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.014% fail on Steering play
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.25% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
    • 0.027% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (70% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.041% fail on Transmission (81% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Drive shafts (79% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Joints (79% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Body
      • 0.027% fail on Other body component
    • 0.014% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.014% fail on Tank
    • 0.014% fail on Seats
      • 0.014% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.014% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.014% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.096% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.082% fail on Attachment
    • 0.014% fail on Condition
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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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