Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2012–2017 Ford B-MAX 1.6 Diesel Manual. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Siren-like whine, loss of pull, smoke, limp mode, or oily residue and black crusting around the injectors.
Start from cold, let it idle, then accelerate steadily through the mid-range after the engine has warmed slightly.
£2,200
Uneven idle, hesitation below about 2,000rpm, flat spots, smoke, or intermittent limp-home behaviour.
Pull away gently, then accelerate from low revs in a higher gear without flooring it.
£450
Judder pulling away, vibration through the pedals, rattly idle that changes when the clutch is pressed, or slipping under hard acceleration.
Pull away on a slight incline, then accelerate firmly in a higher gear once moving.
£1,200
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2012–2017 Ford B-MAX 1.6 Diesel 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