2013 Ford B-MAX 1.6L Diesel · SA63 XOM

The 2013 Ford B-MAX presents a mixed maintenance picture, with the most recent MOT on 2025-06-18 at 92,515 miles recording zero defects. That clean pass followed a failure just one day earlier at 92,514 miles, where the tester flagged a non-working rear fog lamp, insufficient reserve travel on the brake lever, and parking brake efficiency below requirements. The fact that these faults were rectified within twenty-four hours suggests a focused repair rather than neglect, yet the parking brake deficiency is notable on a vehicle that has just passed its annual test. The overall trend is broadly stable, though the recurrence of minor electrical and brake-related items indicates the car has not been maintained to a meticulous standard. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. Between the August 2023 test at 80,555 miles and the August 2024 test at 87,246 miles, the car covered 6,691 miles in twelve months. From August 2024 to June 2025, it added a further 5,269 miles over roughly ten months, giving an annualised rate close to 6,300 miles. This is consistent with the lifetime average of roughly 7,117 miles per year for a thirteen-year-old vehicle showing 92,515 miles. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded data, and the MOT entries appear at sensible annual intervals with no long unaccounted periods. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and steering. In the August 2024 test at 87,246 miles, the tester recorded play in the front steering rack inner joints and a missing or ineffective steering rack gaiter on the offside front, which would have allowed dirt ingress. The front sub-frame was also flagged as corroded, though not seriously weakened at that time. These items were not re-tested in 2025, so their current condition remains unverified. Any clunking from the front end, uneven tyre wear, or vague steering warrants a thorough inspection with the wheels raised. The rear tyres have been a persistent weak point. In August 2024, both rear tyres had nails, and the nearside rear was worn to the legal limit with outer edge balding. The 2023 test also found both front tyres worn close to the legal limit. Failing on tyre condition across multiple consecutive years suggests basic consumable upkeep was inconsistent. The parking brake fault in June 2025 adds another layer of concern. A buyer should test the handbrake on a steep incline, check the rear brake calipers for binding, and inspect the rear brake discs and pads for uneven wear. The sub-frame corrosion advisory from 2024 also deserves a fresh inspection, as corrosion can progress rapidly once protective coatings are compromised.