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BU14 YJW

2014 Ford B-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,518 mi
Last recorded106,518 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford B-max39,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 YJW
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 106,518 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 103,633 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 103,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 93,138 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 93,138 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 93,108 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 93,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 87,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 87,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 7 Oct 2021 80,824 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 73,857 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Fail 29 Sep 2020 73,856 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 67,628 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 49,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault Tyre losing pressure. (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 28,606 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 28,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 19,638 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 19,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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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BU14 YJW is a 2014 Ford B-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU14 YJW registered?

BU14 YJW is a 2014 Ford B-max, first registered on 25 March 2014.

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