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YL14 XAY

2014 Ford B-max

Grey Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,738 mi
Last recorded62,738 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford B-max39,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 XAY
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 62,738 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 62,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 62,360 miles

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded and greased

rear axle and lower spring cups corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2025 62,359 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing/ snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded and greased

rear axle and lower spring cups corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2024 62,072 miles

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

Fuel hose deteriorated front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear lower spring cups and axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 61,688 miles

both front tyres worn edges

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 24 Jan 2022 60,482 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 56,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

heatshield loose

Fail 3 Jul 2021 56,948 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

handbrake poor/lever travel

heatshield loose

Pass 6 Jul 2020 49,707 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 42,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

nsf tyre 3mm

Pass 14 Jul 2018 33,348 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

hand brake has low reserve travel

vehicle struggled through emissions, advise fuel cleaner

Pass 17 Jul 2017 28,567 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some items in the engine bay

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YL14 XAY is a 2014 Ford B-max in Grey with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Ford B-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 39,166 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 12 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 YL14 XAY registered?

YL14 XAY is a 2014 Ford B-max, first registered on 29 July 2014.

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