Used Ford B-MAX for sale

What types of used Ford B-Max cars are there?

The Ford B-Max, which is no longer available new, is Ford’s smallest people carrier. It sits beneath the five-seater C-Max, as well as the Grand C-Max, S-Max and Galaxy, which are all seven-seaters.

While those people carriers share parts with bigger hatchbacks, the B-Max is based on the extremely popular Fiesta, which often tops the charts as Britain’s most traded used car.

One of its unique selling points are the sliding rear doors, which make getting infants and child seats in the back seats far easier.

Popular Ford B-Max trims

The B-Max trim levels are already very familiar because Ford uses the same names across all of its models to help you understand which is which.

> Ford B-Max Zetec - standard model with heated windscreen, air-con and alloy wheels

> Ford B-Max Titanium - this adds automatic lights and wipers, electronic climate control and cruise control

> Ford B-Max Titanium X - range-topper with panoramic sunroof, heated front seats and keyless entry

Ford B-Max history

The Ford B-Max was only around for one generation before being phased out in favour of more stylish SUVs and crossovers.

> Ford B-Max (2012) - this was Ford’s smallest people carrier, but that didn’t stop Ford from cramming loads of family-friendly functionality into it

What features does the Ford B-Max have?

Because this is Ford’s smallest and most affordable people carrier, it doesn’t have as many high-end features as its seven-seater counterparts, but it’s still packed with all the basics.

Entry-level Zetec cars have alloy wheels, air-con and front fog lights, as well as bits of leather around the steering wheel and gear stick, stylish LED daytime running lights and a handy heated front windscreen.

You’re better off finding a Titanium-spec car or above because you get creature comforts like automatic lights and wipers, cruise control and a more intuitive electronic climate control system.

Is the Ford B-Max reliable?

Yes, the Ford B-Max is extremely reliable. All of the running gear, including the popular 1.0-litre petrol engine, are borrowed from the Fiesta and other dependable Ford models.

It’s a relatively simple car mechanically, so there’s not as much to go wrong as with bigger and more complex MPVs.

How much does the Ford B-Max cost to run?

It might be bigger than a Fiesta, but it won’t cost you any more to run. Most engine configurations should be able to achieve 40-50mpg, but watch out for the 1.6-litre petrol paired with an automatic gearbox as that’s not as efficient.

Because it sits in insurance groups 7-16, it should be affordable for most drivers to insure, which really helps keep family motoring costs down.

Who is the Ford B-Max suitable for?

Families with young children who need easy access to the back seats should consider a used Ford B-Max for sale, because its sliding rear doors give it a one-up on many of its rivals.

You could also consider cars like the Fiat 500L or Nissan Note, but they have conventional rear doors.

The slightly bigger Vauxhall Meriva is another worthwhile alternative – it has rear-hinged rear doors, similar to a Rolls-Royce, which does help on the car seat front.