2013 Ford B-Max · 46,320 MOT tests
2013 Ford B-Max reliability
2013 Ford B-Maxs fail 32.5% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 B-Max years (46,320 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford B-Maxs: 27.2%)
- 32.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford B-Maxs: 27.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 56,507
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 46,320
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.1% of tests fail here (90% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Ford B-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.5%
- Suspension11.8%
- Tyres6.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Brakes3.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
- Steering1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 7.68%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.87%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.48%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.47%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.13%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.75%
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 (15.86%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.77%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.92%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.76%) · Seat belt webbing slightly frayed (4.11%)
Is a 2013 Ford B-Max reliable?
2013 Ford B-Maxs fail 32.5% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 7 B-Max years (46,320 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Ford B-Max MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (7.68% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (4.87% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.48% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Ford B-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2013 Ford B-Max shows 56,507 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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