2012 Ford B-MAX 1.6L Petrol · GY62 OKN

The vehicle passed the 13 January 2026 MOT at 88,902 miles, yet the 12 January 2026 test at the same mileage failed on suspension ball joints, tyre tread and headlamp condition, showing that the current roadworthiness status is uncertain and the maintenance trend is erratic rather than stable. Mileage has risen from 50,964 miles in the 8 January 2021 test to 88,902 miles by early 2026, a gain of about 38,000 miles over five years, averaging roughly 7,600 miles per year, which exceeds the typical 6,350 miles per year for a 14‑year‑old vehicle; the record shows steady accumulation with no long periods of low mileage, though a dip from 46,970 miles in December 2018 to 41,173 miles in January 2017 indicates a notable gap before the recent climb. Recurring faults include excessive wear on both lower suspension arm ball joints and deteriorating axle mounting bushes, repeated tyre tread depth violations, inconsistent brake balance and worn pads or discs, a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system and clouded headlamp lenses, all of which point to neglected suspension, brake and tyre maintenance and potential structural concerns. A buyer should inspect the front suspension arms and bushes for play or damage, verify the tyre pressure monitoring system operation, measure actual tyre tread depth and look for uneven wear, test brake pads, discs and caliper movement for binding or imbalance, and examine the headlamp lenses and any signs of structural rust, as these items have been the most frequent defect points in the MOT history.