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2015 Ford B-MAX 1.6L Petrol · EJ15 ASO

EJ15 ASO

2015 Ford B-MAX (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2015. Recorded mileage 29,041 miles. MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
FORD B-MAX
Year / Origin
2015 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28 Apr 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Jul 2026)
Recorded Mileage
29,041 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28 Apr 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Jul 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2015
Engine
1596cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on April 9, 2026. The maintenance trend appears generally stable, although the most recent test revealed a minor failure due to a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system. This fault was rectified immediately to secure the pass, and the lack of defects in 2023 and 2024 suggests that the car has not suffered from significant mechanical or structural degradation over the last three years. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,640 miles per year. The data shows consistent low-usage patterns, moving from 23,378 miles in April 2023 to 29,041 miles in April 2026. While low mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, it increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber-based parts and brake-related corrosion if the vehicle has sat for long periods between uses. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the tyre pressure monitoring system to ensure the sensor repair is permanent and functional. The April 2025 test at 26,922 miles flagged an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit with edge wear, which indicates a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes. Given the low annual mileage, the inspector should specifically check for brake surface-related corrosion on the discs and inspect for cracks in rubber bushings, as these components often fail due to time exposure rather than distance on low-mileage vehicles.
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EJ15 ASO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
  • 29,041 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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EJ15 ASO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Jun 2026, 06:03
MOT Analysis

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 2015 Ford B-Max (EJ15 ASO) between April 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 April 2026 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). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))”.

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EJ15 ASO Mileage History

  1. 19/04/202323,378 mi
  2. 23/04/202424,740 mi+1,362 mi
  3. 18/04/202526,922 mi+2,182 mi
  4. 09/04/202629,041 mi+2,119 mi
  5. 09/04/202629,041 mi

Average of roughly 1,905 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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