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2013 Ford B-MAX 1.6L Diesel · EX13 AAK

EX13 AAK

2013 Ford B-MAX (1.6L, diesel). First registered 05/03/2013. Recorded mileage 120,497 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD B-MAX
Year / Origin
2013 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 16/02/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
120,497 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/02/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2013
Engine
1560cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent inspection without any recorded defects. The test on 13 February 2024 at 120,497 miles resulted in a pass with no advisories, following a failure on the same day. This pattern suggests the owner is proactive in addressing immediate mechanical requirements to ensure legal compliance. Given that the last test occurred over 26 months ago, the vehicle is currently overdue for its MOT and requires an immediate inspection to verify its current condition. The mileage profile is consistent with a thirteen-year-old Ford vehicle, averaging approximately 9,269 miles per annum. Between January 2022 at 101,068 miles and February 2024 at 120,497 miles, the car covered 19,429 miles, indicating a steady usage pattern of roughly 9,700 miles per year. There is no evidence of long periods of stationary use which often leads to perished rubber components or seized brake calipers. The accumulation of miles suggests a vehicle that has seen regular road use rather than intermittent neglect. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on high-wear components typical of this mileage bracket. While the MOT history is clean of structural failures, the age of the vehicle means suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for signs of play or fatigue. Given the 120,000-mile mark, the condition of the brake discs and hoses should be evaluated for thinning or excessive corrosion. Because the most recent record is now significantly outdated, a thorough look at the underside for fresh corrosion or fluid leaks is essential to ensure no rapid degradation has developed since the February 2024 test.

EX13 AAK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2024
  • 120,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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Known faults for Ford Ford B-Max (B299)

Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

EX13 AAK Mileage History

  1. 25/01/2022101,068 mi
  2. 16/02/2023114,623 mi+13,555 mi
  3. 17/02/2023114,629 mi+6 mi
  4. 13/02/2024120,497 mi+5,868 mi
  5. 13/02/2024120,497 mi

Average of roughly 9,474 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

EX13 AAK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 14:59
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford B-Max (EX13 AAK) between January 2022 and February 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge showing cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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