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MJ62 AVV

2012 Ford B-max

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,809 mi
Last recorded86,809 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford B-max46,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ62 AVV
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2026 86,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH tyres heavily cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 83,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 83,479 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 78,747 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres lightly cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 71,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 65,711 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 63,135 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 60,749 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 52,471 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2020 52,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2019 42,968 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 42,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 32,320 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 22,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 22,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 20,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 16,004 miles

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

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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MJ62 AVV is a 2012 Ford B-max in Black with a 1,388cc petrol 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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MJ62 AVV is a 2012 Ford B-max, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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