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SY62 VXC

2012 Ford B-max

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,568 mi
Last recorded87,568 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford B-max46,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 VXC
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 87,568 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% Imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 82,433 miles

exhaust system corroding

rear subframe & suspension arms corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2025 82,433 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding

rear subframe & suspension arms corroding

Pass 19 Jan 2024 78,103 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 19 Jan 2024 78,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 16 Jan 2023 72,791 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system corroding

rear axle beam corroding

small stone chips windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2022 68,648 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear structure behind bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 63,707 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2021 63,705 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexible brake hose ferrules slight corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear wearing on edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2020 60,586 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 60,586 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 55,473 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 49,877 miles

Offside rear light unit lens missing but not showing white light to the rear

Pass 7 Oct 2016 41,976 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Fail 5 Oct 2016 41,958 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure damaged /broken (1.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 2 Oct 2015 35,229 miles

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

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

Offside 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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SY62 VXC is a 2012 Ford B-max in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY62 VXC registered?

SY62 VXC is a 2012 Ford B-max, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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