2014 Ford B-Max MOT pass rate: 77.4% (38,490 tests)
Is the 2014 B-Max getting worse?
Pass rate of 2014-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 79.5% +2.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 77.2% +1.6 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 75.3% +0.9 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2014 B-Max
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4,874 | 26.7% |
| 2 | Suspension | 3,676 | 20.1% |
| 3 | Tyres | 3,360 | 18.4% |
| 4 | Brakes | 1,902 | 10.4% |
| 5 | Visibility | 1,589 | 8.7% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 1,263 | 6.9% |
All B-Max years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8,780 | 71.5% | +0.3 pts | 66,758 |
| 2013 | 43,709 | 72.6% | -0.8 pts | 61,453 |
| 2014 (this page) | 38,490 | 77.4% | +1.5 pts | 54,738 |
| 2015 | 29,327 | 81.6% | +2.9 pts | 47,062 |
| 2016 | 21,294 | 83.6% | +2.3 pts | 39,271 |
| 2017 | 17,095 | 80.9% | -3.1 pts | 33,115 |
| 2018 | 2,043 | 78.6% | -7.7 pts | 31,974 |
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FAQs
Is a 2014 Ford B-Max reliable?
2014-registered examples passed 77.4% of their MOT tests (38,490 tests, 2023–2025), +1.5 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 12 years old with a median 54,738 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2014 B-Max?
The median tested example shows 54,738 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2014 B-Max?
In this cohort petrols pass 79.3% of tests against 68.4% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.