Ford B Max vs Ford C Max
The Ford B Max has the better MOT record of the two — 16.7% fail rate versus 19.2% for the Ford C Max across comparable years. The biggest single difference is brakes, where the C Max records failures noticeably more often.
16.7%
B Max fail rate
19.2%
C Max fail rate
2.47pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Ford B Max | Ford C Max |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 325,323 | 707,969 |
| Pass rate | 83.3% | 80.8% |
| Fail rate | 16.7% | 19.2% |
Where they differ
| Category | B Max | C Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Tyres | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Lighting & signalling | 11.0% | 9.5% |
| Visibility | 3.4% | 3.9% |
| Suspension | 5.9% | 6.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.