2018 Ford B-MAX 1.5L Diesel · CV18 ORY
2018 Ford B-MAX (1.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 89,876 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD B-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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CV18 ORY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 89,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV18 ORY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Ford B-Max (CV18 ORY) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
CV18 ORY Mileage History
- 15/08/202245,377 mi
- 12/09/202366,933 mi+21,556 mi
- 29/08/202477,492 mi+10,559 mi
- 29/08/202477,492 mi
- 20/10/202589,876 mi+12,384 mi
Average of roughly 13,990 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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