2014 Ford B-MAX 1.4L Petrol · GL14 HEU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 59,907 miles, this followed an immediate failure on the same day for multiple defects. The presence of a high-level brake light failure, headlamp issues, and worn components suggests that the previous owner only addressed mechanical issues when forced by the MOT tester's failure criteria. At 59,907 miles, this 12-year-old Ford B-Max shows significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. This usage pattern is consistent across the records from 44,220 miles in late 2022 to 59,907 miles in late 2025. However, low-mileage vehicles of this age often experience degradation of rubber components and corrosion on metal surfaces due to inactivity, which is evidenced by the pitting and scoring on the front brake discs noted in the most recent test despite the low total distance. A prospective buyer must inspect the front braking system specifically, as the December 2025 record flagged thin pads and worn, pitted discs on both front sides. The nearside front shock dust cover was also damaged, which should be checked for oil leaks indicating the shock absorber itself has failed. Furthermore, the recurring history of tyres reaching the legal wear limit in 2022 and 2023 suggests that consumables are often neglected until they are near failure, necessitating a thorough check of the current tread depth and alignment across all four tyres.