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Ford B-Max reliability, MPG and running costs

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The Ford B-Max is a mpv / people carrier. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 84 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 367 of 442, and 29.8% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is stop lamp (8.4% of tests).

84Well below average

Ranked 367 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 15 of 20 people carriers

In 2024, 54,401 Ford B-Maxes aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 29.8% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Ford B-Max is 19% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.

First-time fail rate

29.8%

UK 28.5%

Fail rate at 3 years

–

UK 12.7%

Average miles a year

5,900

Typical age at test: 9 years

Ford B-Max MOT failure rate by age

0%10%20%30%40%35791112UK average 37%B-Max 33%

Most common Ford B-Max MOT faults

  1. Stop lamp: not working8.4% of tests
  2. Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8% of tests
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.1% of tests
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7% of tests
  5. Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0% of tests
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9% of tests

What the Ford B-Max fails on

AreaTests failingvs similar cars
Lights and electrics14.6%▲ 1.8× as often
Suspension8.3%▲ 1.2× as often
Tyres6.5%▲ 1.1× as often
Visibility4.6%▲ 1.2× as often
Brakes3.4%▼ 34% less often
Exhaust and emissions2.5%▲ 1.2× as often
Steering1.5%About average
Body and structure1.2%▼ 46% less often
Seat belts and airbags0.8%▲ 1.5× as often
Wheels0.2%▼ 41% less often

What MPG does the Ford B-Max do?

Official economy for the Ford B-Max ranges from 44.1 to 74.3mpg across the 19 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2012–2018). A typical petrol version manages 55.4mpg and a typical diesel 74.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.

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How much is road tax on a Ford B-Max?

Any Ford B-Max first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Ford B-Max registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £225 a year.

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Ford B-Max specs and running costs

Official figures for 19 versions sold in the UK between 2012 and 2018.

Fuel types

Diesel, Petrol

Official economy

44.1–74.3 mpg

CO2

98–149 g/km

VersionFuelEconomyCO2Car tax
B-MAX , Model Year Pre 2017½ 1.5 Duratorq TDCi (75PS) Stop-StartM5 · listed 2018Diesel74.3 mpg98g£200
B-MAX , Model Year Pre 2017½ 1.5 Duratorq TDCi (95PS) Stop-StartM5 · listed 2018Diesel74.3 mpg98g£200
B-MAX , Model Year Post 2017½ 1.5 Duratorq TDCi (75PS) Stop-StartM5 · listed 2018Diesel74.3 mpg98g£200
B-MAX , Model Year Post 2017½ 1.5 Duratorq TDCi (95PS) Stop-StartM5 · listed 2018Diesel74.3 mpg98g£200
B-MAX , Model Year Pre 2017½ 1.0 EcoBoost (100PS)M5 · listed 2018Petrol55.4 mpg119g£200
B-MAX , Model Year Pre 2017½ 1.0 EcoBoost (125PS) Stop-StartM5 · listed 2018Petrol57.6 mpg114g£200
B-MAX , Model Year Pre 2017½ 1.0 EcoBoost (140PS) Stop-StartM5 · listed 2018Petrol56.5 mpg116g£200
B-MAX , Model Year Pre 2017½ 1.4 Duratec (90PS)M5 · listed 2018Petrol47.1 mpg139g£200
B-MAX , Model Year Pre 2017½ 1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT (105PS)A6 · listed 2018Petrol44.1 mpg149g£200
B-MAX , Model Year Post 2017½ 1.0 EcoBoost (100PS)M5 · listed 2018Petrol55.4 mpg119g£200
B-MAX , Model Year Post 2017½ 1.0 EcoBoost (125PS) Stop-StartM5 · listed 2018Petrol57.6 mpg114g£200
B-MAX , Model Year Post 2017½ 1.4 Duratec (90PS)M5 · listed 2018Petrol47.1 mpg139g£200
B-MAX , Model Year Post 2017½ 1.6 Duratec Ti-VCT (105PS)A6 · listed 2018Petrol44.1 mpg149g£200
B-MAX Model Year Post 2012¾ 1.5 Duratorq TDCi (75PS)M5 · listed 2012Diesel68.9 mpg109g£20
B-MAX Model Year Post 2012¾ 1.6 Duratorq TDCi (95PS) (+DPF)M5 · listed 2012Diesel70.6 mpg104g£20

Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 19 versions.

What a Ford B-Max costs to fuel

  • petrol, typical official 55.4mpg…
  • diesel, typical official 74.3mpg…

Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.

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Frequently asked questions

›Is the Ford B-Max reliable?

Its MOT record is worse than average: the Ford B-Max is 19% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 84 in our 2024 league (100 is average).

›What are common problems with the Ford B-Max?

The most common MOT fault is “Stop lamp: not working”, found in 8.4% of tests. It fails on lights and electrics more often than similar cars.

›What MPG does the Ford B-Max do?

Official economy for the Ford B-Max ranges from 44.1 to 74.3mpg across the 19 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2012–2018). A typical petrol version manages 55.4mpg and a typical diesel 74.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.

›How much is road tax on a Ford B-Max?

Any Ford B-Max first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Ford B-Max registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £225 a year.

›How many Ford B-Maxes fail their MOT?

29.8% of Ford B-Maxes aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.

Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Ford B-Max combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.