2014 Ford B-MAX 1.0L Petrol · MM63 EYB

The most recent MOT on 29 January 2026 passed, but it still recorded both front inner tyres worn to the legal limit and a minor front‑exhaust leak. The day before, a re‑test at 28 January 2026 failed for the same tyre wear and exhaust leak, plus a severely worn near‑side front suspension arm ball‑joint and a fractured near‑side rear coil spring. Those two items are the only serious safety concerns in the record. A clear pattern emerges: front tyre tread is consistently at the legal minimum each year, and the front suspension ball‑joint has progressed from “slight play” in the 2025 test to “excessively worn” in the 2026 failure, culminating in a broken rear coil spring. This suggests the suspension condition is deteriorating rather than stabilising. The tyre wear, while recurring, is not worsening dramatically but does indicate the tyres are due for replacement. At 44,445 mi for a 12‑year‑old B‑MAX the mileage is low (≈3,700 mi/yr). Low usage can mean the engine and drivetrain have relatively little wear, but it also often coincides with long idle periods that accelerate rubber and suspension ageing – exactly what the MOT data reflects. For a buyer, the first checks should be: Visual and tactile inspection of all four tyres – look for uneven wear, sidewall damage and tread depth; plan for new tyres if the front ones are already at the limit. Detailed examination of the front suspension, especially the near‑side ball‑joint, and a walk‑around check of the rear coil springs for cracks or broken coils.