2014 Ford B-Max · 40,591 MOT tests
2014 Ford B-Max reliability
2014 Ford B-Maxs fail 28.4% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 B-Max years (40,591 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford B-Maxs: 27.2%)
- 28.4%
- 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 8
- 49,620
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 40,591
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- 2015 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 14.2% of tests fail here (85% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 27% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Ford B-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.2%
- Tyres6.4%
- Suspension6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
- Brakes3.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
- Steering1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 7.77%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.78%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.56%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.9%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.78%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.47%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.52%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.47%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.89%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.13%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.84%)
Is a 2014 Ford B-Max reliable?
2014 Ford B-Maxs fail 28.4% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 7 B-Max years (40,591 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Ford B-Max MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (7.77% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.78% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Ford B-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2014 Ford B-Max shows 49,620 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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