2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Ford B-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

2,771 MOT tests in 2024. 66.0% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time66.0%
Failed or needed repairs34.0%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,771 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working6.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.6%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    103 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    72 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.9%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    53 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics19.0%
  2. Suspension14.2%
  3. Tyres7.7%
  4. Brakes5.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  7. Steering2.7%
  8. Body & chassis2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: stop lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Ford B-Max?

In 2024, 66.0% of 2012 Ford B-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,771 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Ford B-Max?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Ford B-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).