2012 Ford B-MAX 1.0L Petrol · EA62 BVL

The 2012 Ford B-Max shows a sound roadworthiness status. The most recent DVSA test on 6 October 2025 at 49,031 miles, approximately nine months prior to today's date of 17 July 2026, recorded a pass with no defects or advisories. The maintenance trend across the five available annual examinations is stable, with consecutive passes from November 2021 through October 2025 and zero flagged mechanical or structural concerns. The recorded mileages reveal low annual use for a fourteen-year-old vehicle. From the 23 November 2021 test at 32,860 miles to the 12 November 2024 examination at 45,444 miles, the car covered 12,584 miles over three years, averaging around 4,195 miles per year. The subsequent test on 6 October 2025 at 49,031 miles added only 3,587 miles in eleven months. This consistent, gentle accumulation suggests careful private ownership with no abrupt gaps or rapid spikes that would indicate neglect. The official record is sparse but unblemished, showing no failures or deferred corrections. Despite the absence of recorded faults, a buyer must still scrutinise age-related components in person. The tester noted no corrosion or suspension wear, yet original suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs have endured fourteen years of environmental exposure. Examine subframes and sills for structural rust, and check calipers for binding after prolonged low-mileage standing. Verify tyre sidewalls and wiper blades, as these consumables degrade with time rather than distance. The clean pass history implies previous owners upheld statutory testing discipline, though low mileage may mask intermittent use that allows fluids and seals to deteriorate. A pre-purchase inspection should include a thorough fluid check and a road test to confirm clutch and gearbox operation remain unaffected by long periods of inactivity.