Ford B-MAX VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Ford B-MAX to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

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Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Ford B-MAX

A VIN of the model Ford B-MAX is 17 characters long, and the free decoder translates it into manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture. Data on the model Ford B-MAX at a glance: 2012 - 2017 for the years, Hatchback for the body styles, 140 hp for power, and 1 versions in total. Decoding gives you the manufacturer (from the first three characters), the model year (10th character) and the country of manufacture. The plant is included if the code carries it.

A VIN does not contain accidents, mileage readings, theft records or the number of previous owners. That information comes from a paid vehicle history report. Look at the VIN of the car Ford B-MAX in more than one place. The number on the dashboard and the one on the door frame should agree with each other and with the paperwork.

Ford B-MAX versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Ford B-MAX2012 - 2017Hatchback75 - 140 hp

Model year characters for the Ford B-MAX

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Ford B-MAX, with model years 2012 - 2017 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H

What the VIN reveals about a Ford B-MAX

  • The manufacturer and brand (Ford)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Ford B-MAX

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Ford B-MAX VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Ford B-MAX built?

Our data lists model years 2012 - 2017 across 1 version of the Ford B-MAX. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Ford B-MAX?

It is the 10th character. For the Ford B-MAX the characters to expect are C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017).

How many versions of the Ford B-MAX are in your data?

1 version, in 1 body style, with power up to 140 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where do I look for the VIN if I want to decode the car Ford B-MAX?

Use the number from the dashboard under the windshield or from the driver door frame, and check it against the registration document before entering all 17 characters in the decoder.

What can the free decoder not show for the model Ford B-MAX?

It cannot show accidents, mileage, theft records or previous owners. The VIN does not contain that information; it is found in a paid vehicle history report.

Is decoding the VIN of the model Ford B-MAX free?

Yes. Decoding is free and you do not need to register. Enter the 17 characters and the result appears right away.