2014 Ford B-MAX 1.6L Petrol · AP14 GVT

A consistently clean MOT history defines this 2014 Ford B-Max, with five successive passes recorded at the 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, and most recent January 2026 tests, none of which produced advisories or failure items. This unbroken record of roadworthiness across consecutive examinations suggests that the core safety-critical systems have remained within satisfactory tolerance, with no recorded brake, suspension, tyre, or corrosion concerns over a four-year testing window. For a vehicle approaching its twelfth year, the absence of any advisories relating to ageing items such as coil springs, exhaust mounting, or underbody corrosion is a particularly encouraging indicator. The stable trend across all five tests points to a car that has not developed any marginal defects serious enough for an examiner to flag, though the buyer should bear in mind that a clean MOT record reflects the condition on the day of testing rather than a guarantee against emerging wear. With 62,576 miles accumulated over approximately twelve years, this B-Max returns an average annual mileage of around 5,215 miles, which is notably below the typical usage profile for a small family MPV. Such low mileage can result from either genuinely light running or extended periods of inactivity, and it is worth confirming which applies here by cross-referencing service invoices and any gaps in MOT coverage. The MOT testing dates themselves are continuous from 2022 onwards, indicating the vehicle has remained on the road and in regular use during that window. Mechanically, this conservative mileage means that wear-sensitive components such as the clutch, dual-mass flywheel, and internal engine bearings will have experienced less cumulative stress than the age alone might suggest. Conversely, lower-mileage vehicles can suffer from issues associated with standing time, particularly in areas like the braking system, where corrosion can develop on discs and pads through infrequent use rather than wear. Given the absence of any recorded advisory items, the inspection focus should shift to those components most likely to be approaching the point of replacement on a twelve-year-old Ford of this mileage, regardless of what the MOT history shows. The B-Max uses a relatively simple torsion-beam rear suspension and MacPherson struts at the front, and on a test drive particular attention should be paid to any clonks or thuds transmitted through the structure when traversing speed bumps or potholes, as worn rear trailing arm bushes are a known weakness on this platform. Steering responses should be checked for vagueness or a knocking sensation through the wheel over uneven surfaces, which can indicate deteriorating front strut top mountings or drop link deterioration. The electric power steering system should also be observed for any unusual whining or intermittent loss of assistance, as column-mounted EPS units of this generation can develop internal faults. The braking system, while unflagged in the MOT record, warrants close scrutiny given the likely extended standing periods. On the test drive, the pedal should feel firm and progressive without any sponginess, and the car should pull up in a straight line without pulling to either side, which could suggest a binding or seized caliper. Brake discs should be inspected for an obvious lip of corrosion around the outer edge and for any pitting or scoring of the friction surface, as lightly used discs can develop uneven corrosion patterns that ultimately lead to judder under braking. The tyres, given the low mileage, may still be of considerable age, and sidewalls should be examined for cracking or perishing even if tread depth appears adequate. Finally, given the B-Max's design with sliding rear doors and their integrated central pillars, both mechanisms should be operated repeatedly to confirm smooth latching and consistent alignment, as the roller mechanisms and latch catches can wear and become problematic long before they would prompt an MOT failure.