Ford B Max (2015)
2015 Ford B Max
CarHunch analysed 10,068 real MOT records for the 2015 Ford B Max.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2015 Ford B-Max passes its MOT on the first attempt 84.5% of the time, which is comfortably above the UK average of 80%, but the headline concern is that nearly a third of these vehicles (31.7%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above the threshold you'd want to see. Petrol versions are slightly more reliable than diesels (85.0% vs 81.1% pass rates), though both sit respectably above average.
At 33,000 miles median, these cars are moderately worn for their age, and when they do fail, it's typically not catastrophic—averaging 1.67 failures per vehicle suggests minor recurring issues rather than structural problems. The high advisory count (8.2 per vehicle) indicates maintenance items are piling up, so factor in servicing costs when budgeting; any B-Max you view should be inspected for suspension, brake wear, and lighting defects, which are common culprits in this cohort.
The 2015 Ford B Max has a decent first-time pass rate (84.5%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 10,068 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 10,068 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015.
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Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.9 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
Before you buy a 2015 Ford B Max
Based on MOT data from 10,068 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
31.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded -
recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (86%) | 8,641 | 85% | 1.6 |
| Diesel (14%) | 1,427 | 81.1% | 2.1 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 55,755 Ford B Max vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Ford B Max vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 Ford B Max vehicles fall between 23,859 and 44,653 miles.
2015 Ford B Max — Still on the Road
Almost all 2015 Ford B Maxs are still on the road.
Strong survival — 9,544 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% 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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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