2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Ford B-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

13,692 MOT tests in 2024. 65.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time65.1%
Failed or needed repairs34.9%
Typical mileage at test62,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,692 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.8%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.4%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    440 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    309 marked dangerous
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    278 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.7%
  2. Suspension15.1%
  3. Tyres7.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.4%
  5. Brakes4.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  7. Steering2.1%
  8. Body & chassis1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2013 Ford B-Max?

In 2024, 65.1% of 2013 Ford B-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,692 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 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 2013 Ford B-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).