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AE12 HKK

2012 Ford B-max

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,143 mi
Last recorded102,143 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford B-max46,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 HKK
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 102,143 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Mar 2026 102,140 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Apr 2025 94,278 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 94,278 miles

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

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

Central exhaust shield loose

Pass 11 Nov 2024 92,908 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

exhaust heat shield loose

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 11 Nov 2024 92,908 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

exhaust heat shield loose

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 24 Oct 2023 86,745 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2023 86,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS light on

engine coolant cap missing

Pass 28 Sep 2022 80,223 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 80,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 79,623 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 72,279 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 72,279 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 67,455 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 55,083 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 55,083 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 43,948 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 34,010 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 22,387 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 13,764 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

emissions too low to register

Fail 9 Feb 2015 13,764 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions too low to register

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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AE12 HKK is a 2012 Ford B-max in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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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AE12 HKK is a 2012 Ford B-max, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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