2015 Ford B-MAX 1.0L Petrol · RO15 VLC

The 2015 Ford B-Max passed its most recent MOT on 12 May 2026 at 60,725 miles, following a failure on the same day. The failure was caused by a damaged nearside rear light unit, a non-functional stop lamp, a shallow cut on the nearside rear tyre, and excessive handbrake travel. While these issues were rectified to secure the pass, the recurring nature of handbrake travel issues across both the 2025 and 2026 tests suggests the braking mechanism may require further adjustment or inspection beyond the basic test requirements. At 60,725 miles over 11 years, the vehicle reflects a low average of approximately 5,520 miles per year. This low usage often correlates with less mechanical wear but can also lead to degradation of rubber components due to vehicle sitting stationary. In the May 2025 test at 53,706 miles, the tester noted an offside front inner tyre worn to the edge, indicating a potential alignment issue or worn suspension geometry. The presence of worn sub-frame pins or bushes on both the nearside and offside rear in 2025 highlights the onset of structural-related wear, though these did not yet result in excessive movement at that time. The maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing minor lighting and consumable faults only when they trigger a failure. The nearside rear reflector and light unit were flagged across multiple years, indicating a reactive rather than proactive approach to minor trim damage. A buyer should specifically inspect the sub-frame for advancing corrosion and verify that the worn bushes noted in 2025 have not deteriorated. The handbrake should also be tested thoroughly to ensure the travel remains within operational parameters given its consistent history of failure.