2013 Ford B-MAX 1.5L Diesel · EX13 SBU
2013 Ford B-MAX (1.5L, diesel). First registered 16/03/2013. Recorded mileage 75,268 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD B-MAX
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2013
- Engine
- 1499cc
EX13 SBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 75,268 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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 SBU Mileage History
- 23/09/202262,474 mi
- 15/09/202368,119 mi+5,645 mi
- 19/08/202469,790 mi+1,671 mi
- 21/08/202469,797 mi+7 mi
- 19/08/202575,268 mi+5,471 mi
Average of roughly 4,405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EX13 SBU 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 2013 Ford B-Max (EX13 SBU) between September 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: FORD B-MAX
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- PowerShift Gearbox Judder and Failure(Serious)
The dry-clutch 6DCT250 PowerShift automatic is notoriously problematic. Juddering on pull-away, hesitation during gear changes and eventual clutch or mechatronic failure are common, especially on cars used in stop-start urban traffic.
- Sliding Door Mechanism and Sensor Faults(Moderate)
The innovative sliding rear doors can fail to lock properly, trigger dashboard warnings, or become difficult to close. Faulty door latches, sensor failures or worn wiring in the door channels are the usual culprits.
- 1.0 EcoBoost Wet Belt and Coolant Leaks(Serious)
The 1.0 EcoBoost engine uses an oil-bath timing belt that degrades over time. The cooling system is also prone to leaks from the expansion tank and hoses. Left unfixed, coolant loss can lead to overheating and cylinder head damage.
- Electrical Gremlins and Battery Drain(Moderate)
The B-Max can develop battery drain issues especially if left unused for a few days. General electrical gremlins include infotainment glitches and heated windscreen failures.
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