Car statistics
How many Ford B-Maxes are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 53,643 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 50,839 Ford B-Maxes licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 865 declared off the road (SORN). That is 5.5% fewer than the peak of 53,780 in 2021.
Numbers peaked in 2021 and have fallen every year since, as older cars are scrapped faster than new ones are registered.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 3,112 |
| 2013 | 17,918 |
| 2014 | 31,069 |
| 2015 | 40,154 |
| 2016 | 47,453 |
| 2017 | 52,961 |
| 2018 | 53,330 |
| 2019 | 53,759 |
| 2020 | 53,039 |
| 2021 | 53,780 |
| 2022 | 53,364 |
| 2023 | 52,783 |
| 2024 | 52,090 |
| 2025 | 51,266 |
| 2026 | 50,839 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 67.9% of Ford B-Max MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Ford B-Maxes tested pass 70.1% of the time, so the Ford B-Max does worse than average for its age, by 2.2 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 70.2%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Ford B-Max | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 67.3% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 71.8% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 65.0% | 65.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Ford B-Max fails its MOT, appearing on 49.6% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 6.7% of Ford B-Max tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 49.6% |
| Suspension | 30.2% |
| Tyres | 22.7% |
| Visibility | 14.2% |
| Brakes | 11.0% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.6% |
| Steering | 5.0% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.3% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Ford B-Max failed its MOT in 2025 was “Stop lamp: not working”, on 27.4% of 17,232 failed tests. 52.4% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Stop lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 27.4% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 12.9% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 12.2% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 8.1% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Tyres | 6.2% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 6.0% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 5.9% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.0% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 4.1% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 19.3% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 11.2% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 7.9% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 7.1% |
| Coil spring: corroded Suspension | 4.8% |
| Seat belts: webbing slightly damaged or frayed Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.1% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 3.1% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint has slight play Suspension | 3.1% |
| Registration plates: deteriorated but not likely to be misread Identification of the vehicle | 3.0% |
| Axles: swivel pin or bush slightly worn Suspension | 2.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
7 years of the Ford B-Max, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2016 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (74.0% passed first time) and the 2018 cars worst (67.0%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | – | 2,853 | 61.9% |
| 2013 | – | 14,209 | 63.8% |
| 2014 | 13,388 | 12,684 | 67.0% |
| 2015 | 10,001 | 9,669 | 70.8% |
| 2016 | 7,265 | 7,084 | 74.0% |
| 2017 | 5,821 | 5,683 | 70.5% |
| 2018 | 689 | 674 | 67.0% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Ford B-Max covers 5,516 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 5,797 |
| 8–10 years | 5,490 |
| 11–14 years | 5,527 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Ford B-Maxes for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 15,376 in 2013. In 2025, 1 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 3,139 |
| ’13 | 15,376 |
| ’14 | 13,390 |
| ’15 | 9,975 |
| ’16 | 7,249 |
| ’17 | 5,793 |
| ’18 | 682 |
| ’19 | 3 |
| ’20 | 0 |
| ’21 | 3 |
| ’22 | 1 |
| ’23 | 4 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 1 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 52,130 Ford B-Maxes licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 44.2% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc, and 32.6% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc. Diesels made up 18.5% of those licensed in 2014 and 15.7% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 23,020 licensed | 44.2% |
| 901cc to 1,000cc 17,008 licensed | 32.6% |
| 1,301cc to 1,400cc 7,807 licensed | 15.0% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 4,294 licensed | 8.2% |
| Other sizes 1 licensed | 0.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 19,109 | 36.7% |
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 17,008 | 32.6% |
| 1,301–1,400cc | Petrol | 7,807 | 15.0% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Diesel | 4,294 | 8.2% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Diesel | 3,910 | 7.5% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 81.5% | 18.5% |
| 2015 | 82.7% | 17.3% |
| 2016 | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| 2017 | 84.4% | 15.6% |
| 2018 | 84.0% | 16.0% |
| 2019 | 84.1% | 15.9% |
| 2020 | 84.1% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | 84.1% | 15.9% |
| 2022 | 84.2% | 15.8% |
| 2023 | 84.2% | 15.8% |
| 2024 | 84.2% | 15.8% |
| 2025 | 84.3% | 15.7% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Ford B-Max from 2012 to 2018. On the NEDC test (listings 2012 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 44.1 to 74.3 mpg, with CO2 of 98 to 149 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 petrol | 55.4–57.6 | 114–119 | 2012–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 24 |
| 1.4 petrol | 47.1 | 139 | 2012–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 10 |
| 1.6 petrol | 44.1 | 149 | 2012–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 10 |
| 1.5 diesel | 68.9–74.3 | 98–109 | 2012–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 15 |
| 1.6 diesel | 70.6 | 104 | 2012–2015 | Euro 5 | 5 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 1 safety recall for the Ford B-Max, launched on 19 December 2024.
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Ford B-Max. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford B-Max | 50,839 | −1.9% | 865 | 146 | Petrol |
| Ford Fiesta | 1,249,904 | −5.2% | 111,058 | 1 | Petrol |
| Ford Focus | 857,445 | −6.6% | 100,497 | 4 | Petrol |
| Ford Kuga | 367,678 | +3.9% | 7,528 | 17 | Diesel |
| Ford Puma | 244,729 | +27.6% | 6,445 | 30 | Hybrid |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 51,704 B-Max records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 53,643 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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