2013 Ford B-MAX 1.5L Diesel · NK13 XGA

The 2013 Ford B-MAX presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 26 July 2025 at 125,561 miles passed, but the advisory for front inner tyres worn close to the legal limit and worn on edges indicates suspension or alignment wear that was not rectified between tests. The trend is broadly stable rather than improving. A failed test on 27 July 2024 at 112,352 miles flagged a Nearside Front track rod end ball joint with excessive play, a critical steering component. The subsequent pass on 7 August 2024 at 112,679 miles confirms this was repaired, yet the 2023 failure at 99,947 miles recorded excessive exhaust emissions and a brake lever with insufficient reserve travel, suggesting intermittent neglect of braking and emissions systems. The offside front obligatory mirror advisory appeared in both 2024 tests, a minor but persistent oversight. Mileage accumulation is consistent with typical use. The vehicle covered roughly 12,882 miles between the August 2023 pass at 100,107 miles and the July 2024 failure at 112,352 miles, then only 327 miles before the retest. From August 2024 to July 2025, the odometer moved 12,882 miles again, showing steady annual use of approximately 12,500 to 13,000 miles. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest long-term standing or clocking. The vehicle has been driven regularly, which helps keep mechanical components exercised but also means consumables and wear items have been replaced on a normal cycle. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering. The track rod end failure in 2024 and the recurring front tyre edge wear strongly suggest worn suspension bushes, a failing drop arm, or incorrect tracking geometry. Have the front end jacked and checked for play in tie rods, ball joints, and wishbone bushes. Inspect the inner sidewalls of both front tyres for feathering or scalloped wear, which would confirm ongoing alignment drift. The 2023 brake lever advisory and the 2025 tyre wear both point to a braking system that may have seen deferred attention. Check the handbrake mechanism for stretch and adjust, and examine the rear brake calipers for binding or uneven pad wear. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion around the subframe, suspension mounting points, and brake lines is advisable given the vehicle's age and mileage.