2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Ford B-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

9,291 MOT tests in 2024. 73.8% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time73.8%
Failed or needed repairs26.2%
Typical mileage at test47,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 9,291 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.4%
  2. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    250 marked dangerous
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.6%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    190 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    137 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.5%
  2. Tyres8.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  4. Suspension3.5%
  5. Brakes3.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  7. Steering1.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.3%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.9%

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 2015 Ford B-Max?

In 2024, 73.8% of 2015 Ford B-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 9,291 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Ford B-Max?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Ford B-Max reliable at MOT time?

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