2018 Ford B-Max · 2,244 MOT tests

2018 Ford B-Max reliability

2018 Ford B-Maxs fail 21.6% of first MOT tests, 61% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 B-Max years (2,244 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: 61% more; fails than cars of the same age and mileage
typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5: 27,283; typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
MOT tests, 2022 to 2024: 2,244; MOT tests, 2022 to 2024

Year on year

2018 against the years either side

2017 cars: 50% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
Weak spot: suspension, 6.6% of tests fail here (336% above cars of the same age and mileage).
Strong point: brakes, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).

Common problems

What fails on a 2018 Ford B-Max

Fail rate by area

Lights and electrics9%
Suspension6.6%
Tyres5.5%
Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
Brakes1.6%
Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
Steering0.5%

Average for cars of the same age and mileage

Top failures

Coil spring fractured or broken 5.26%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Stop lamp not working 4.55%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.6%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.47%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.07%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.98%
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 (14.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.76%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.74%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.52%)

Other years

Every Ford B-Max year

2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.

Is a 2018 Ford B-Max reliable?

2018 Ford B-Maxs fail 21.6% of first MOT tests, 61% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 7 B-Max years (2,244 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).

What fails on a 2018 Ford B-Max MOT?

Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.26% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.55% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.6% of tests).

How many miles should a 2018 Ford B-Max have done?

At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Ford B-Max shows 27,283 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.

What plate is a 2018 car?

A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).

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