Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2012–2017 Ford B-MAX 1.6 Petrol Automatic. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Jerky pull-away, shunting in slow traffic, hesitation at low speed, or a transmission warning message.
Pull away gently several times from a standstill, then creep in slow traffic pace and repeat a few stop-start moves.
£1,800
Musty smell, condensation on windows, damp boot trim, or moisture around the spare-wheel well and side panels.
Open the boot after the drive, lift the floor sections and feel the side trim and lower well areas.
£350
Coolant level drops, sweet smell from the engine bay, pink or white crusty residue, or the heater and temperature behaviour becoming inconsistent.
Warm the car fully, let it idle briefly after the drive, then open the bonnet and note any coolant smell or fresh residue around the engine bay.
£380
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2012–2017 Ford B-MAX 1.6 Petrol Automatic, 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