Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2012–2017 Ford B-MAX 1.4 Petrol Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Slow cranking, repeated jump-starts, flickering dash lights, or the car going dead after standing for a short time.
Start it from cold, use the windows, heater fan and lights, then restart after the drive.
£350
Engine warning light, rough idle, hesitation when accelerating and a noticeable stumble under load.
Accelerate gently from low revs in a higher gear and let it idle after the drive.
£260
Damp smell, condensation, wet boot carpet or standing water under the boot floor after rain.
Open the boot and lift the floor panel after the car has been standing outside or after a wet drive.
£350
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2012–2017 Ford B-MAX 1.4 Petrol Manual, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually