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BH05 REF

2012 Ford B-max

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,415 mi
Last recorded98,415 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford B-max46,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH05 REF
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 98,415 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 98,415 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 88,016 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 88,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer edges wearing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 78,719 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 69,767 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 62,031 miles

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 55,556 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 45,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 35,388 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 26,836 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 17,698 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 10,727 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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BH05 REF is a 2012 Ford B-max in Blue with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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What year was BH05 REF registered?

BH05 REF is a 2012 Ford B-max, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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