2015 Ford B-Max · 31,089 MOT tests
2015 Ford B-Max reliability
2015 Ford B-Maxs fail 23.8% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 B-Max years (31,089 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford B-Maxs: 27.2%)
- 23.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford B-Maxs: 27.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 41,808
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 31,089
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 13.5% of tests fail here (132% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Ford B-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.5%
- Tyres6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Brakes2.6%
- Suspension2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 7.52%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.02%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.73%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.58%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.43%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.3%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.13%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.42%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.74%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.53%)
Is a 2015 Ford B-Max reliable?
2015 Ford B-Maxs fail 23.8% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 7 B-Max years (31,089 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Ford B-Max MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (7.52% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.02% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.73% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Ford B-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2015 Ford B-Max shows 41,808 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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