AY12 YSJ

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
GREY
Engine
1560 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
29 May 2027 (348 days away)
Last recorded mileage
5,113 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 72% pass rate and 5,113 miles. The vehicle's past issues with overheating and timing chain problems are also highly relevant for a 2012 diesel.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage (908 mi/yr equivalent) before Feb 2016, and a significant mileage anomaly before Jul 2017, despite high annual usage later.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres worn close to legal limit (Jul 2021) — immediate safety concern.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (Jul 2021) — critical safety failure.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (Jul 2021) — critical safety failure.
  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (May 2025) — structural integrity.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until May 2027 — no immediate retesting required.
  • No recurring failures on the same system (e.g., no repeated brake failures).
  • Immediate retests for failures (e.g., Jul 2021 retest PASS) — owner addressed issues promptly.

Mileage history

Mar 2015: 5,113 mi PASSFeb 2016: 5,927 mi PASSJan 2017: 6,303 mi PASSJul 2017: 6,455 mi FAILJul 2017: 6,455 mi PASSJul 2018: 25,144 mi FAILJul 2018: 25,144 mi PASSJun 2019: 48,483 mi PASSJun 2020: 68,290 mi PASSJul 2021: 88,007 mi FAILJul 2021: 88,007 mi PASSJun 2022: 112,622 mi PASSJun 2023: 135,587 mi FAILJun 2023: 135,587 mi PASSMay 2024: 156,420 mi FAILMay 2024: 156,423 mi PASSMay 2025: 165,083 mi PASSMay 2026: 174,592 mi PASS175k90k5kMar 2015May 2026

MOT test history — 13/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2015 PASS 5,113 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Feb 2016 PASS 5,927 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 6,303 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tyre near inner shoulder
Jul 2017 FAIL 6,455 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Jul 2017 PASS 6,455 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 FAIL 25,144 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Jul 2018 PASS 25,144 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 PASS 48,483 mi None recorded
Jun 2020 PASS 68,290 mi None recorded
Jul 2021 FAIL 88,007 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Jul 2021 PASS 88,007 mi
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))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2022 PASS 112,622 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jun 2023 FAIL 135,587 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jun 2023 PASS 135,587 mi None recorded
May 2024 FAIL 156,420 mi
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2024 PASS 156,423 mi None recorded
May 2025 PASS 165,083 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
May 2026 PASS 174,592 mi
ADVISORY Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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