2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Ford B-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

12,147 MOT tests in 2024. 69.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time69.2%
Failed or needed repairs30.8%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,147 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.7%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    347 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    274 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.6%
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.4%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.3%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.3%
  2. Suspension8.7%
  3. Tyres8.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  5. Brakes4.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  7. Steering1.5%
  8. Body & chassis1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened3.9%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2014 Ford B-Max cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 9)71.5%13,126 tests
2024 pass rate (age 10)69.2%12,147 tests
Change in one year−2.2 pointsaverage car: −1.8 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2014 Ford B-Max is ageing about the same as an average car.

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2014 Ford B-Max?

In 2024, 69.2% of 2014 Ford B-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,147 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Ford B-Max?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Ford B-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2014 Ford B-Max getting worse with age?

In 2023, 71.5% passed first time. In 2024, 69.2% passed (−2.2 points). An average car that age changed by −1.8 points, so the 2014 Ford B-Max is ageing about the same as average.