Ford B Max (2014)
2014 Ford B Max
CarHunch analysed 13,321 real MOT records for the 2014 Ford B Max. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Ford B-Max passes its MOT slightly more often than the UK average (82.5% vs 80%), but that headline masks a serious concern: over a third of these vehicles (37.2%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point, well above what you'd expect. Petrol versions fare noticeably better at 83.5% pass rate compared to diesels at 78.1%, so fuel type matters here.
These B-Maxes are running at a modest 37,849 miles median for a ten-year-old car, suggesting many are low-mileage urban runabouts, yet they're averaging 2.12 failures per MOT when they do fail—a sign that minor issues compound quickly. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrical and suspension systems, as the 11.5 average advisories per vehicle point to age-related wear that MOT testers flag repeatedly.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 5.4 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2014 Ford B Max
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 37.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (82%) | 10,989 | 83.5% | 1.98 |
| Diesel (17%) | 2,330 | 78.1% | 2.78 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 81.8% | 2 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Ford B Max vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Ford B Max vehicles fall between 27,453 and 49,611 miles.
2014 Ford B Max — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 12,439 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Ford B Max
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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53.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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53.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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44%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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33.1%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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31.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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25.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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23.4%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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21.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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