2015 Ford B-MAX 1.0L Petrol · WN65 AFZ

A persistent pattern of premature front tyre wear dominates the mechanical history of this B-Max, and it is the single most important factor for a prospective buyer to weigh up. On 2023-09-20 the vehicle was issued with a Dangerous failure for both insufficient tread depth and exposed ply or cords on the offside front tyre, with an accompanying advisory for inner-edge wear on the nearside front. Two years earlier, on 2022-09-06, the offside front tyre was again flagged as worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge, demonstrating that the inner-edge issue is not a one-off but a recurring geometry or suspension alignment concern. The most recent test on 2025-09-16 passed without tyre defects but recorded the front brake pads as wearing thin, so the braking and tyre story continues to develop at the front axle. Overall the roadworthiness trend is broadly stable in terms of pass/fail outcomes, yet the front-end wear pattern is clearly chronic and warrants close physical inspection. The recorded mileage of 61,944 miles over eleven years equates to roughly 5,600 miles per year, which is markedly low for the vehicle's age and means much of its life has likely been spent on short urban trips or standing idle. This usage profile typically accelerates deterioration of items that suffer when a vehicle is not driven regularly or is only used for cold, short journeys, while sparing the drivetrain and clutch from high wear. Eight MOT tests are recorded between 2019 and 2025 with no significant gaps in annual testing, suggesting the car has remained on the road consistently and has not been subject to a long SORN period that would introduce separate concerns about dormant component degradation. The mileage recorded on each successive test rises steadily rather than in unusual jumps, so there is no evidence of clock inconsistency or extended off-road storage within the testing record. Given the recurring front-tyre inner-edge wear, the front suspension geometry must be scrutinised on a test drive. Listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over bumps, particularly over speed humps, and pay attention to any pulling to one side under braking or to a steering wheel that is not centred when travelling straight, as both can indicate worn wishbone or strut bushes, a failing top mount, or weak coil springs allowing the offside front to sit lower. Inspect the offside front wheel arch liner and suspension turret for corrosion, and have the wheel alignment checked, as the same inner-edge advisory appearing on separate test cycles points strongly toward a persistent tracking or camber issue rather than a single replacement event. On the test drive, feel for vagueness or a knocking through the steering rack over rough surfaces, as the Ford B-Max is known to suffer from premature rack mounting wear. For the braking components, with the pads recently flagged as wearing thin, the discs and calipers should be examined in person. On the test drive, listen for any scraping or grinding from the front wheels, particularly when turning, which can indicate a binding caliper, and feel for brake pedal pulsation under firm pressure as a sign of warped or worn front discs. Check that the handbrake holds the vehicle securely on an incline, as light use can leave the rear brake mechanism prone to seizing or to poor adjustment. Because the vehicle has covered relatively few miles, also inspect the underbody and fuel lines for any surface corrosion typical of cars used predominantly in winter conditions, examine the exhaust for corrosion at the mounting points and joints, and verify that the cooling system, ancillary drive belt, and tyres produced within the last twelve months are in serviceable condition to mitigate any risks associated with the low annual mileage.