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AY13 VCU

2013 Ford B-max

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,004 mi
Last recorded112,004 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford B-max43,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY13 VCU
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 112,004 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s off/s rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 101,365 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 20 Feb 2024 92,655 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

TPMS light on dash

Fail 16 Feb 2024 92,584 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 6 Jan 2023 84,950 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 84,950 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,368 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 76,188 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 73,259 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 70,435 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 62,650 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 51,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 40,877 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

How Reliable is the Ford B-max?

Based on 614,337 MOT tests across 56,128 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
4,708
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
56,128
On UK Roads
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AY13 VCU is a 2013 Ford B-max in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Ford B-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 43,164 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ford B-max typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Ford B-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY13 VCU registered?

AY13 VCU is a 2013 Ford B-max, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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The MOT history for AY13 VCU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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