2013 Ford B-MAX 1.0L Petrol · AX13 HCC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward deferred wear-related repairs. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 74,386 miles passed, it introduced new concerns regarding an oil leak and perished, worn rear tyres. This marks a departure from the clean records seen in 2021 and 2023, suggesting that as the vehicle ages, rubber components and seals are now being addressed only upon failure rather than through preventative maintenance. At 13 years old, the recorded mileage of 74,386 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. The data shows consistent low usage patterns between October 2021 and November 2025, where the car covered roughly 37,000 miles in four years. This low mileage typically reduces strain on the engine and drivetrain, but it often leads to age-related degradation of perishables, which explains the presence of perished tyres and deteriorating shock absorber covers in the recent MOT entries despite the low mileage on the odometer. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the 2024 test flagged play in both front lower ball joints alongside thin brake pads and worn discs. The misting on the offside rear shock absorber in 2022 followed by deteriorated front shock covers in 2025 indicates the damping system is reaching the end of its functional life. The oil leak noted in the latest test requires a close-up inspection to determine if it is a minor valve cover leak or a more significant engine seal failure, especially given the exhaust leak reported in 2024 should also be verified for resolution.