2013 Ford B-MAX 1.4L Petrol · MV63 TXZ

The 2013 Ford B-MAX presents a broadly stable but mechanically tired roadworthiness profile as of its most recent MOT on 27 October 2025 at 45,424 miles. The vehicle has passed its last two annual tests, yet the advisory load has remained remarkably consistent rather than clearing, which points to a pattern of minimal preventative repair rather than active deterioration. The tester flagged rear axle swivel pin and bush wear again in October 2025, a repeat of the same October 2024 advisory, confirming that this wear has persisted across two consecutive annual inspections without replacement. The braking system remains a concern. In October 2024, the offside front caliper was binding, the inner pads were down to two to three millimetres, and the parking brake only just met the efficiency threshold, with the tester noting the system likely required adjustment or repair. None of these brake-related advisories appear on the October 2025 record, which suggests the front pads and caliper issue may have been addressed, but the parking brake performance was not retested to a standard that would confirm a lasting fix. The exhaust system also showed a minor gas leak in October 2024 that was not flagged a year later, another indicator that some consumable items are being replaced reactively rather than as part of a coherent maintenance schedule. The mileage pattern tells a story of very light use with a notable gap. Between the October 2023 test at 35,648 miles and the October 2024 test at 41,710 miles, the vehicle covered 6,062 miles in twelve months, a sharp increase from the prior thirteen years of use that averaged roughly 3,494 miles annually. That single year accounts for nearly fourteen percent of the car's total recorded life. From October 2024 to October 2025, the mileage advanced only from 41,717 to 45,424, a gain of 3,707 miles, which is much closer to the long-term average. The record shows no gaps longer than the standard annual cycle, and the mileage progression is plausible and internally consistent with no evidence of rollback. The low overall mileage is a double-edged factor here. It limits wear on major drivetrain components, but a car that sits for extended periods can develop deteriorated rubber bushes, seized brake calipers, and corroded exhaust components, all of which appear in this record. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the rear suspension and axle area first. The recurring advisory on both rear swivel pins and bushes across two consecutive years suggests these components are approaching the end of their service life and will likely need replacement soon. Have a technician check for play in the rear axle assembly and inspect the condition of the lower suspension arm front bushes, which were flagged as worn in October 2023 on both sides. The braking system demands a thorough inspection. Verify that the offside front caliper slides freely and that the parking brake cables are not stretched or corroded, given the marginal parking brake efficiency recorded in October 2024. Check the front inner pad thickness and disc condition, particularly on the inner faces where pitting was noted. The exhaust system should be examined for corrosion around the joints and flexi-section, as the minor gas leak flagged in 2024 may have been patched rather than properly repaired. Finally, inspect all tyre sidewalls for cuts, lumps, and perishing, and confirm the nearside rear tyre previously flagged for a cut has been replaced.