Ford B-Max MOT Results
Registered in 201788.9% 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.
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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)
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0.99% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 0.95% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.034% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.44% fail on
Direction indicators
(81% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Flashing type
(81% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.44% fail on
Flashing type
(81% worse than other 2017 cars)
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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)
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0.10% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.10% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.10% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.051% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.051% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.051% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.017% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.017% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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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
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1.6% fail on
Suspension
(82% worse than other 2017 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Springs
(3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
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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
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1.4% fail on
Coil springs
(3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.034% fail on
Suspension arms
(85% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Ball joint
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0.017% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.017% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.017% fail on Ball joint
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1.4% fail on
Springs
(3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Brakes
(41% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.89% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(40% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.89% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 0.89% fail on Brake pads
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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)
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0.89% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.24% fail on
Brake performance
(50% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.068% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.068% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.051% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.034% fail on Service brake performance
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0.068% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.051% fail on
Service brake performance
(82% better than other 2017 cars)
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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
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0.051% fail on
Rbt
(82% better than other 2017 cars)
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0.051% fail on
Parking brake performance
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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
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0.051% fail on
Rbt
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0.14% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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0.12% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.12% fail on Lever
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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
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0.017% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.017% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.89% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(40% better than other 2017 cars)
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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
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0.034% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.034% fail on Windscreen
- 0.017% fail on Driver's view
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0.017% fail on
View to rear
- 0.017% fail on Mirrors
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0.39% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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0.39% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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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
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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
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0.22% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.39% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.29% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.19% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.19% fail on Condition
- 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.19% fail on
Seat belts
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0.27% fail on
Steering
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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)
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0.017% fail on
Power steering
- 0.017% fail on Other components
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0.26% fail on
Steering linkage components
(150% worse than other 2017 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(61% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Exhaust system
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0.017% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.017% fail on Pipe
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0.017% fail on
Transmission
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0.017% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.017% fail on Joints
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0.017% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.017% fail on
Body
- 0.017% fail on Other body component
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0.017% fail on
Seats
- 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
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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)
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0.034% fail on
Road Wheels
(79% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review
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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.