2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Ford B-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

632 MOT tests in 2024. 71.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time71.8%
Failed or needed repairs28.2%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 632 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken9.7%
  2. Stop lamp: not working7.4%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    21 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    10 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    7 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.1%
  2. Suspension10.9%
  3. Tyres7.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  5. Brakes2.4%
  6. Steering1.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.8%
  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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2018 Ford B-Max?

In 2024, 71.8% of 2018 Ford B-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 632 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Ford B-Max?

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

Is the 2018 Ford B-Max reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).