2017 Ford B-MAX 1.0L Petrol · SC17 JYS

The 2017 Ford B-Max presents a clean bill of health in its most recent MOT, passing on 8 July 2025 at 24,636 miles with only minor advisories. The overall maintenance trend is stable and improving. After a cluster of tyre-related advisories in 2021 and 2024, the vehicle passed its 2023 test with zero defects, and the 2025 test returned only two minor advisories for nearside and offside front tyre cracking. No corrosion, structural defects, suspension faults, brake issues, or emissions failures have ever appeared on the record. This suggests a vehicle that has been kept in reasonable mechanical order, with only superficial cosmetic rubber deterioration noted. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle. Between its first recorded test in 2017 and the latest in 2025, the odometer has moved just 24,636 miles, averaging roughly 2,737 miles per year. The annual increments are consistent, rising from 16,979 miles in July 2021 to 19,699 in 2022, then 22,470 in 2023, 23,833 in 2024, and finally 24,636 in 2025. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in accumulation. Such low annual use typically reduces wear on consumables like brake discs, pads, and suspension bushes, but it can also mean prolonged periods of standing, which accelerates rubber perishing and can cause flat-spotting on tyres. The recurring advisory pattern centres entirely on tyre condition, specifically cracking and perishing across all four corners in 2021 and both fronts in 2024 and 2025. This is a classic sign of a vehicle that sits idle for extended periods rather than being driven regularly. Buyers should inspect all four tyres carefully for sidewall cracking, tread condition, and date codes, as rubber older than six years should be replaced regardless of remaining tread depth. The spare tyre, if present, is likely original and should also be checked. Beyond tyres, the absence of any suspension, brake, or structural advisories across five consecutive annual tests is encouraging. A prospective buyer should still verify that the brake discs and pads show no signs of surface corrosion from standing, test the suspension for any clunking or uneven bounce, and inspect the underside for corrosion given the vehicle's age. The exhaust system and emissions performance have been consistently satisfactory, so no red flags exist there. Overall, this is a low-mileage vehicle with a clean mechanical record, where the only documented concern is age-related tyre deterioration typical of infrequent use.