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YP62 VGZ

2012 Ford B-max

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,921 mi
Last recorded160,921 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford B-max46,106 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP62 VGZ
MakeFord
ModelB-max
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2025 160,921 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front 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))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 145,766 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 ()

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 132,204 miles

presented in wet condition

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 119,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 109,846 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 109,846 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2019 101,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 86,972 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 72,651 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 58,820 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 43,952 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inner edges.

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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YP62 VGZ is a 2012 Ford B-max in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YP62 VGZ registered?

YP62 VGZ is a 2012 Ford B-max, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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