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EF62 CAX

2012 Ford B-max

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,595 mi
Last recorded96,595 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford B-max46,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 CAX
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 96,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2025 86,496 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 86,496 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 76,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 67,158 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 67,158 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 60,631 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 60,594 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD 205/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 25 Jan 2021 56,178 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in the sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in the sidewall. 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 56,156 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in the sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Cuts in the sidewall. 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 51,151 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 47,856 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 47,683 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 47,683 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 44,974 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 40,109 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 31,233 miles

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

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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EF62 CAX is a 2012 Ford B-max in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Ford B-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 46,106 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 14 years old, this Ford B-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EF62 CAX is a 2012 Ford B-max, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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