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B230 PDD

2014 Ford B-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,713 mi
Last recorded85,713 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Ford B-max39,166 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB230 PDD
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 85,713 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 85,664 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 74,757 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 74,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 62,908 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 62,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 59,357 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 54,076 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 45,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 37,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 27,653 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 22,426 miles

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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B230 PDD is a 2014 Ford B-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 Ford B-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 39,166 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 12 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 B230 PDD registered?

B230 PDD is a 2014 Ford B-max, first registered on 19 September 2014.

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