Ford B-Max

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 7 model years from 88,919 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

82%

Total Tests

88,919

Highest Pass Rate

2016 (86%)

Years Covered

About the Ford B-Max

The Ford B-Max was MOT tested 88,919 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 7 model years (2012 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2016 model has the highest pass rate at 86% from 11,149 tests. The 2013 model has the lowest at 78%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Ford B-Maxs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2012) averages 71,500 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 38,347 miles.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1499cc)

£1,219

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£1,824

Per month£152/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2018 details

How reliable is the Ford B-Max?

vs average of all models+0% (82% avg)

vs Ford brand average-3% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread8 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Ford B-Max by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2018	83%	1,198	38,347 mi
2017	84%	9,225	37,583 mi
2016	86%	11,149	44,017 mi
2015	85%	15,588	51,275 mi
2014	81%	21,260	59,457 mi
2013	78%	25,309	66,522 mi
2012	79%	5,190	71,500 mi

Questions about the Ford B-Max

Is the Ford B-Max reliable?

Across its 7 model years in our data (2012 to 2018), the Ford B-Max averages an 82% MOT pass rate, from 88,919 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's level with the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2016 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 86%.

Which year Ford B-Max has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2016 Ford B-Max has the highest MOT pass rate at 86%, while the 2013 model has the lowest at 78%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.