2013 Ford B-MAX 1.0L Petrol · ML63 BHV

Recurring tyre wear at the front axle and emerging corrosion on the rear coil springs define this B-MAX's recent history, with the December 2025 pass carrying four advisories: both front tyres worn close to the legal limit on their edges, and both rear coil springs corroded. The record shows a pattern of annual December tests with three failures over five years, each rectified promptly with a same-day or next-day pass. The 2023 failure involved both windscreen wipers not clearing effectively and a central rear seat belt not functioning as intended, the 2022 failure was a non-working windscreen washer, and the 2024 failure was an offside stop lamp. None of these are structural or drivetrain defects, but the repeated front tyre edge wear across 2023 and 2025, alongside front brake pads flagged as wearing thin in 2024, points to consumable items being run close to their limits between tests. Recorded mileage stands at 62,146 miles over roughly thirteen years, averaging about 4,780 miles per year, which is low for the age. The test history shows consistent annual use with no gaps in the December testing cycle, so this appears to be steady light use rather than long periods standing. Low annual mileage on a car of this type typically means slower wear on the drivetrain, but it does not exempt rubber and corrosion-prone components from age-related deterioration, which is consistent with the perishing rear tyre noted in 2023 and the corroded rear coil springs flagged in 2025. For a prospective buyer, the front tyres are the immediate priority: edge wear flagged in two of the last three tests suggests either sustained under-inflation, tracking or wheel alignment issues, or worn front suspension components allowing uneven contact with the road. On a test drive, check whether the car pulls to one side on a level road, whether the steering wheel sits off-centre when driving straight, and listen for any knocking or looseness over bumps that could indicate worn track rod ends or suspension bushes contributing to the wear pattern. Inspect the tyre shoulders directly, as they were already close to the legal limit at the last test and will likely need replacement. The corroded rear coil springs warrant a close look underneath the car; surface corrosion is common, but check for deep pitting, flaking, or any visible cracking near the spring seats, since a fractured coil spring is a failure item and can damage a tyre if it collapses. Confirm the front brake pads flagged in 2024 were replaced by checking for even pedal feel and listening for grinding or squeal under braking, and feel for any judder through the pedal that would suggest disc wear. Finally, verify the previously failed items remain functional: operate the wipers and washers, all stop lamps, and pull the central rear seat belt fully out to confirm it retracts and locks correctly.