AP58 LEO

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
BLUE
Engine
1560 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
12 November 2026 (151 days away)
Last recorded mileage
34,386 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 51/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 34,386 miles. While recent tests show resolution, the high mileage and previous dangerous defects warrant careful consideration.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage (402 mi/yr equivalent) before Nov 2017, followed by normal usage, but a significant spike in annual mileage (27,060 mi in 2022) suggests a change in driving patterns or potential odometer issues.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre failures (Nov 2020, Nov 2021, Nov 2025) and brake disc wear (Nov 2022) indicate a pattern of wear-and-tear neglect.
  • Dangerous defects recorded for tyres (Nov 2020) and brakes (Nov 2022) highlight past safety-critical failures.
  • Major suspension failure (May 2017) and emissions failure (Nov 2024) show a history of significant mechanical issues.
  • The vehicle's low mileage for its age (34,386 mi in 14 years) combined with high recent usage (149,948 mi) is a significant anomaly.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a valid MOT until November 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • All dangerous and major defects have been addressed and passed subsequent MOTs, indicating issues were resolved.
  • Consistent annual mileage post-2017, averaging 10,824 miles/year, suggests regular use and maintenance.
  • No recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering in the last 3 years.

Mileage history

Nov 2015: 34,386 mi PASSMay 2016: 36,071 mi PASSMay 2017: 47,670 mi FAILMay 2017: 47,726 mi PASSNov 2017: 47,919 mi PASSNov 2018: 56,749 mi PASSOct 2019: 67,354 mi PASSNov 2020: 81,608 mi FAILNov 2020: 81,608 mi PASSNov 2021: 90,292 mi FAILNov 2021: 90,292 mi PASSNov 2022: 117,352 mi FAILNov 2022: 117,352 mi PASSNov 2023: 134,952 mi PASSNov 2024: 142,166 mi FAILNov 2024: 142,166 mi PASSNov 2025: 149,948 mi PASS150k92k34kNov 2015Nov 2025

MOT test history — 12/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2015 PASS 34,386 mi None recorded
May 2016 PASS 36,071 mi None recorded
May 2017 FAIL 47,670 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 1.6MM (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
May 2017 PASS 47,726 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2017 PASS 47,919 mi None recorded
Nov 2018 PASS 56,749 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 PASS 67,354 mi None recorded
Nov 2020 FAIL 81,608 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2020 PASS 81,608 mi None recorded
Nov 2021 FAIL 90,292 mi
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2021 PASS 90,292 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2022 FAIL 117,352 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nov 2022 PASS 117,352 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nov 2023 PASS 134,952 mi None recorded
Nov 2024 FAIL 142,166 mi
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nov 2024 PASS 142,166 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nov 2025 PASS 149,948 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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