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A18 VAL

2014 Ford B-max

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,411 mi
Last recorded60,411 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Ford B-max39,166 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VAL
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 60,411 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 60,411 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 59,907 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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 58,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 58,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 57,682 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 56,674 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 55,249 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 54,860 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 53,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 41,973 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 35,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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A18 VAL is a 2014 Ford B-max in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 VAL registered?

A18 VAL is a 2014 Ford B-max, first registered on 27 March 2014.

Is A18 VAL safe to buy?

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