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PY62 BVM

2012 Ford B-max

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,551 mi
Last recorded78,551 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford B-max46,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY62 BVM
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 78,551 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 65,797 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 65,795 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 61,785 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 61,785 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 57,849 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing unevenly across axle. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear springs, both sides: Upper foam seats are deteriorated.

Pass 14 Jan 2022 55,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing unevenly across axle. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% imbalance recorded, biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear service brakes noisy in operation.

Fail 14 Jan 2022 55,376 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Wearing unevenly across axle. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% imbalance recorded, biased to offside. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear service brakes noisy in operation.

Pass 4 Feb 2021 52,562 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 44,982 miles

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 11 May 2019 32,166 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 18,687 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 May 2017 11,033 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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PY62 BVM is a 2012 Ford B-max in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PY62 BVM registered?

PY62 BVM is a 2012 Ford B-max, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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