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Ford B-MAX vs Vauxhall Meriva

Both are MPVs. First-time MOT failure at age 7, and what each one is known to fail on.

The Vauxhall Meriva is the more reliable of the two. It fails its first MOT at age 7 25.4% of the time, against 28.8% for the Ford B-MAX.

Ford B-MAX

28.8%

fail at age 7

Rank 215 of 239 · 40k miles at 7 · 53,637 tests

Vauxhall Meriva

25.4%

fail at age 7

Rank 196 of 239 · 45k miles at 7 · 65,646 tests

What each one fails on

Measured

The faults each records most at ages 6 to 9. Same figures as each full report.

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioningFail9.5%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakenedFail5.4%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakenedAdvisory2.6%

A stub axle swivel pin and/or bush excessively wornAdvisory2.3%

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakageAdvisory1.9%

A suspension joint dust cover severely deterioratedMinor1.7%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakenedFail14.9%

Exhaust system leaking or insecureAdvisory5.1%

Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road usersAdvisory4.2%

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakenedAdvisory3.9%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively wornAdvisory2.6%

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunctionFail2.5%