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%

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).