2014 Ford B-MAX 1.4L Petrol · LS14 DFA

This 2014 Ford B-Max holds a current MOT test certificate issued on seventeenth March twenty twenty-six with no defects recorded, following a similarly clean pass in March twenty twenty-five. Reviewing the historical test data reveals a stable maintenance trend over recent years, rebounding well from a period between twenty twenty-one and twenty twenty-four that accumulated recurring advisories regarding tyres and brake wear. The complete absence of failure points in the last two annual tests suggests the current owner has successfully addressed previous neglect, ensuring the vehicle meets baseline UK roadworthiness standards heading into late twenty twenty-six. The vehicle displays a recorded mileage of one hundred and two thousand one hundred and seventy-eight miles at roughly twelve years of age, equating to an average annual usage of approximately eight thousand five hundred miles. This mileage accumulation sits right at the national average for a family-oriented multi-purpose vehicle of this era, indicating steady and continuous use rather than prolonged periods of inactivity or extreme fleet work. Mechanically, this regular usage pattern generally helps prevent the seized components, battery degradation, and fluid stagnation often seen in low-mileage sit-alongs, though it naturally places high-wear demands on suspension bushes, steering joints, and drivetrain ancillaries that should still be scrutinized during a physical inspection. A critical area requiring your direct inspection during a test drive involves the braking system and tyre health, given that front brake disc wear and offside tyre degradation appeared repeatedly as test advisories between twenty twenty-one and twenty twenty-four. You must visually inspect the front brake discs for deep scoring, pitting, or a pronounced lip on the outer edge, and listen carefully on the test drive for any grinding noises or pulsation through the brake pedal under moderate-to-heavy deceleration. Furthermore, examine all four tyres closely across their tread width and inner and outer sidewalls; look for uneven shoulder wear that can indicate poor wheel alignment or worn suspension geometry, and check for fine rubber perishing or cracking, which was specifically flagged on previous rear tyres. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, your pre-purchase inspection should also extend to checking the service history documentation to verify that crucial time-and-mileage-based maintenance, such as brake fluid flushes, coolant changes, and particularly the wet-belt timing belt service common in these Ford petrol engines, has been carried out on schedule. Pay close attention to the unique sliding rear doors of the B-Max, testing their runners, latches, and electronic microswitches for smooth operation, as pillarless door designs rely heavily on undamaged seals and alignment pins. Finally, listen for any suspension knocks or clunks from the front wishbones and drop links when negotiating potholes or speed bumps on your test route, as these are common consumable items on this platform that may soon require replacement.