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SY62 XRU

2012 Ford B-max

Silver Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,822 mi
Last recorded78,822 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford B-max46,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 XRU
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 78,822 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 78,762 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 70,487 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 64,768 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 64,768 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 61,894 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder.. ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (Door mirror).. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 61,894 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder.. ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (Door mirror).. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 56,841 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder.. ()

Fail 15 Dec 2021 56,841 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder.. ()

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 53,091 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 53,091 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 51,407 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 48,771 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 48,771 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 45,901 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 39,397 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front shoulder pad removed to allow full inspection of seat belt and to allow belt to retract properly

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 16 Dec 2015 31,114 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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SY62 XRU is a 2012 Ford B-max in Silver with a 1,499cc diesel 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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SY62 XRU is a 2012 Ford B-max, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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