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MA54 ARM

2012 Ford B-max

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,664 mi
Last recorded75,664 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford B-max46,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 ARM
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 75,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 69,204 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 66,123 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 66,123 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 63,318 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened track rod end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened track rod end (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 60,833 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2022 60,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 58,010 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 58,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (ADVICE REPLACE) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 55,251 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 55,251 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 51,252 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 47,775 miles

Nearside Front Upper Top plastic headlight mount bracket broken but headlight secure at time of test,

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Back of mirror held together with tape , (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 41,487 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 41,487 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 37,722 miles

N/s/r tyre worn to 3mm on outer edge.

Pass 5 Dec 2015 28,233 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 14,541 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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MA54 ARM is a 2012 Ford B-max in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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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MA54 ARM is a 2012 Ford B-max, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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