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EF62 XMG

2012 Ford B-max

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,506 mi
Last recorded57,506 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford B-max46,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 XMG
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 57,506 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 56,024 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 56,021 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 54,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 54,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 52,449 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 47,515 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 47,515 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 39,753 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 36,202 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 33,097 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 33,097 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 27,085 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 22,043 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 22,043 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 16,723 miles

All four tyres cracking in tread area

Fail 2 Dec 2015 16,723 miles

All four tyres cracking in tread area

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XMG is a 2012 Ford B-max in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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What year was EF62 XMG registered?

EF62 XMG is a 2012 Ford B-max, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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