Ford B Max: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 325,323 Ford B Max MOT tests in this dataset, 11.0% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 2013 and 2014 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 18,779 | 11.6% |
| 2013 | 92,493 | 11.7% |
| 2014 | 78,122 | 11.8% |
| 2015 | 57,315 | 11.5% |
| 2016 | 41,136 | 9.6% |
| 2017 | 33,398 | 7.9% |
| 2018 | 4,062 | 7.6% |
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.