CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU62 LVD

2012 Ford B-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,354 mi
Last recorded81,354 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford B-max46,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 LVD
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 81,354 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 81,336 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 81,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 80,434 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 79,194 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 79,164 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 78,877 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 78,561 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 78,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 78,044 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body component slightly loose arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 74,447 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front damaged wing

Fail 30 Nov 2018 74,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front damaged wing

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 56,319 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 39,220 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 39,220 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 28,479 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
Full Ford B-max reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU62 LVD is a 2012 Ford B-max in Blue with a 1,560cc 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU62 LVD?

You can check the full history of VU62 LVD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU62 LVD registered?

VU62 LVD is a 2012 Ford B-max, first registered on 15 October 2012.

Is VU62 LVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU62 LVD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU62 LVD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU62 LVD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.