2016 Ford B-MAX 1.6L Petrol · EK16 UBU

This 2016 Ford B-Max presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 28 June 2025 at 28,997 miles passed, but only after an initial failure on the same day flagged defective wiper blades and perishing tyres. The pass confirms the car meets minimum safety standards today, yet the pattern of recurring advisories on front brake disc wear and tyre perishing across multiple tests suggests basic consumable upkeep was reactive rather than proactive. The trend is neither clearly worsening nor fully resolving; it reflects a vehicle where minor defects are addressed just enough to pass rather than being properly serviced in advance. The mileage profile is notably low. At approximately 2,900 miles per year over a decade, this is well below the UK average. The record shows steady but sparse usage: 19,662 miles in April 2022, 22,958 miles by March 2023, 26,695 miles by April 2024, and 28,997 miles by June 2025. That is a gain of roughly 2,300 miles between 2022 and 2023, 3,700 between 2023 and 2024, and just 2,300 again between 2024 and 2025. The plateau in the final year, with no mileage increase between the June 2025 failure and pass on the same date, indicates the vehicle may have seen very little use recently or has been standing for extended periods. Low mileage reduces mechanical wear but introduces its own risks, particularly with rubber components, brake surface corrosion, and fuel system condition. The repeated advisory on front brake discs being worn, pitted, or scored, noted in April 2022 and again in June 2025, points to a persistent issue rather than a one-off event. On a car doing fewer than 3,000 miles annually, this is more likely caused by corrosion from standing than from aggressive driving. Buyers should inspect the disc surfaces for scoring depth and lip formation, and check whether the pads have worn unevenly as a result. The tyre perishing advisories appearing on both front and rear axles in 2022 and again in 2025 are a direct consequence of low use and age-related rubber degradation. All four tyres should be closely examined for sidewall cracking, date codes, and tread depth, as original or poorly stored rubber degrades regardless of remaining tread. The wiper blade failure in June 2025 is a minor consumable item but reinforces the impression that routine checks were overlooked. A thorough inspection of the suspension bushes, exhaust system for corrosion, and underbody condition is advisable given the likelihood of prolonged stationary periods.