2013 Ford B-MAX 1.6L Diesel · PJ13 UHA

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding structural corrosion and suspension wear. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 156,498 miles passed, the tester identified new defects including a damaged offside front steering rack gaiter and play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint. These issues follow a previously corroded offside rear coil spring, indicating that the vehicle's chassis components are reaching the end of their functional life due to age and mileage. At 156,498 miles, this 13-year-old Ford B-Max has covered an average of over 12,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent use, with approximately 7,300 miles driven between the September 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 5,100 miles in the year preceding that. This high-mileage profile puts significant cycles and stress on the drivetrain and suspension geometry, which explains the recurring failures of rubber components and metal joints across the record. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the subframe and suspension arms, as the record consistently flags corrosion in these areas since 2023. The tester noted that while the central rear subframe mountings are not yet excessively corroded, the presence of surface rust across multiple years suggests the structural integrity is slowly degrading. Furthermore, the offside front steering rack gaiter requires immediate attention, as failure to replace this will allow grit to enter the steering assembly, leading to costly premature rack failure.