2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Ford B-Max MOT pass rate and common faults

6,718 MOT tests in 2024. 76.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time76.0%
Failed or needed repairs24.0%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,718 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.2%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    134 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    131 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.0%
    84 marked dangerous
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.9%
  2. Tyres6.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  4. Suspension3.9%
  5. Brakes3.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  7. Steering1.1%
  8. Body & chassis0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.3%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.8%

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 2016 Ford B-Max?

In 2024, 76.0% of 2016 Ford B-Max cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,718 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Ford B-Max?

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

Is the 2016 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).