2012 Ford B-Max · 9,361 MOT tests
2012 Ford B-Max reliability
2012 Ford B-Maxs fail 32.2% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 B-Max years (9,361 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford B-Maxs: 27.2%)
- 32.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford B-Maxs: 27.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 62,290
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,361
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1% of tests fail here (42% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Ford B-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.3%
- Suspension11.3%
- Tyres6.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Brakes3.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
- Steering2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.55%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.83%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.23%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.14%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.09%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.71%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.08%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.72%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.74%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.47%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.7%) · Seat belt webbing slightly frayed (2.77%)
Is a 2012 Ford B-Max reliable?
2012 Ford B-Maxs fail 32.2% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 7 B-Max years (9,361 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Ford B-Max MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.55% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.83% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (4.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Ford B-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2012 Ford B-Max shows 62,290 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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