2012 FORD — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- FORD
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- RED
- Engine
- 1399 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 23 October 2026 (130 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 22,371 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 74/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2012 Ford has 12 MOT tests on record with a 92% pass rate and 22,371 miles. The recurring nature of these issues, despite being resolved, suggests a pattern of wear that needs careful consideration.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 6,558 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent spike in 2024-2025.
Things to check
- Major suspension failure on 2021-10-01 for offside front lower arm ball joint.
- Windscreen damage noted in 2015, 2017, and 2025, indicating a persistent issue.
- Low annual mileage (6,558 mi/yr) for a 2012 vehicle, potentially leading to neglect.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-10-23, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No mileage discrepancies or signs of odometer fraud detected.
- Major suspension failure from 2021 was immediately rectified and passed retest.
- Consistent annual mileage, showing no sudden spikes or drops.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 22,371 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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| Mar 2016 | PASS | 29,479 mi |
ADVISORY Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) ADVISORY both rear tyres starting to crack and split
|
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 35,532 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) ADVISORY under tray obscuring underside components ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) ADVISORY Rear both tyres perishing/cracking in tread.
|
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 44,279 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a) ADVISORY Rear exhaust box corrosion ADVISORY Rear spring mounts perished ADVISORY Offside Rear coil spring corroded at spring seat (2.4.C.1b)
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 50,093 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 56,195 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Oct 2021 | FAIL | 60,818 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 60,818 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 65,390 mi |
MINOR Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Coolant leak thermostat housing area ADVISORY Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
|
| Oct 2023 | PASS | 68,752 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Oct 2024 | PASS | 81,385 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Oct 2025 | PASS | 90,586 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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