2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Ford B-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

5,390 MOT tests in 2024. 74.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time74.9%
Failed or needed repairs25.1%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,390 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working7.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.2%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    120 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    90 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    53 marked dangerous
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.8%
  2. Suspension8.6%
  3. Tyres5.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  5. Brakes2.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Steering0.9%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.7%

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 2017 Ford B-Max?

In 2024, 74.9% of 2017 Ford B-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,390 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Ford B-Max?

The most common failure reasons were stop lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Ford B-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).