2017 Ford B-Max · 18,064 MOT tests
2017 Ford B-Max reliability
2017 Ford B-Maxs fail 21.6% of first MOT tests, 50% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 B-Max years (18,064 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford B-Maxs: 27.2%)
- 21.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford B-Maxs: 27.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 50% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 27,990
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,064
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 29% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 61% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 6.6% of tests fail here (205% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 14% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Ford B-Max
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.3%
- Suspension6.6%
- Tyres4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Brakes2.4%
- Steering0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 5.62%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.54%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.77%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
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 1.15%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.92%
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 (12.15%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.35%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.44%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.83%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.45%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.12%)
Is a 2017 Ford B-Max reliable?
2017 Ford B-Maxs fail 21.6% of first MOT tests, 50% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 7 B-Max years (18,064 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Ford B-Max MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (5.62% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.54% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Ford B-Max have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Ford B-Max shows 27,990 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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