2013 Ford B-MAX 1.4L Petrol · YT13 ACX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs and recurring mechanical wear. While it passed the test on 27 May 2026 at 84,080 miles, this followed a failure just two days prior for critical safety issues including a significantly weakened seat belt and poor headlamp intensity. The persistence of suspension defects, such as corroded coil springs and leaking rear shock absorbers, suggests that the owner only addresses components when necessitated by an MOT failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between January 2023 at 72,446 miles and June 2024 at 79,121 miles, though the vehicle remained in use during this period. The recent accumulation of over 2,400 miles between May 2025 and May 2026 shows steady usage, which explains the accelerated degradation of tyres and suspension components noted in the latest inspection. A buyer must closely inspect the rear suspension and geometry, as the record shows chronic issues with corroded coil springs and damaged mounts dating back to 2025. The recurring mention of uneven inner tyre wear across multiple years indicates a persistent alignment problem or worn suspension bushes that has not been fully rectified. Furthermore, the offside front seat belt webbing has been flagged for damage since 2020; despite the recent 2026 failure, the buyer should verify that this component was replaced with a genuine part rather than merely repaired.