2017 Ford B-MAX 1.0L Petrol · MX17 XDN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in March 2026 at 29,636 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but reveals a recurring pattern of tyre-related issues rather than mechanical or structural failure. While the 2025 test was clean, the return of sidewall defects in the latest inspection suggests that the owner addresses tyre concerns only upon inspection failure rather than performing proactive preventative replacements. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,300 miles per year. There is a significant jump in usage between February 2024 and March 2026, where the car covered over 16,000 miles in two years, compared to the much lower intervals seen in previous years. This pattern of low-mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components due to age, which aligns with the consistent cracking and perishing noted across the last three test records. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of all four tyres, as the history shows structural damage and perishing in 2023, 2024, and 2026. The failure in February 2024 due to structural tears in the front tyres indicates the rubber may be reaching its age limit despite tread depth. Because the vehicle sits for long periods, an inspector should also check for brake corrosion on the discs and signs of perished suspension bushes, as these components frequently suffer on low-mileage vehicles that are not driven regularly.