2016 Ford B-Max · 22,221 MOT tests
2016 Ford B-Max reliability
2016 Ford B-Maxs fail 21.8% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 B-Max years (22,221 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford B-Maxs: 27.2%)
- 21.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford B-Maxs: 27.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 29% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 33,994
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 22,221
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 50% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 11.2% of tests fail here (158% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Ford B-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.2%
- Tyres5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Suspension3.2%
- Brakes2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Steering0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.8%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.04%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.84%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.55%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.4%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.97%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.68%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.96%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.52%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.53%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.41%)
Is a 2016 Ford B-Max reliable?
2016 Ford B-Maxs fail 21.8% of first MOT tests, 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 7 B-Max years (22,221 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Ford B-Max MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.8% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.04% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Ford B-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Ford B-Max shows 33,994 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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