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C19 LJJ

1997 Ford B-max

Red Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests36 (24 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,360 mi
Last recorded81,360 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 LJJ
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

24 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 81,360 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 81,359 miles

Central Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2025 79,037 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 78,963 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 78,962 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 78,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 78,063 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 74,894 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2023 74,888 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 75,518 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 75,518 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2022 71,978 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 69,419 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,776 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 69,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 62,026 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 61,988 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 64,632 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 53,952 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,162 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 64,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

fron/rear brake discs rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2018 64,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

fron/rear brake discs rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2018 30,691 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 30,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 63,897 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 59,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 50,996 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 50,996 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 48,345 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,723 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 39,723 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 37,385 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 37,385 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,147 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,037 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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C19 LJJ is a 1997 Ford B-max in Red with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The Ford B-max typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 29 years old, this Ford B-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C19 LJJ is a 1997 Ford B-max, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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