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

Lighting & signalling fail rate by model year — Ford B Max
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.

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