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
- 1560 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 17 September 2026 (94 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 27,227 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 68/100
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 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 27,227 miles.
The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 6,166 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- Sep 2025 MOT: Advisory for subframe corrosion — a serious structural concern for a 2012 Ford.
- Sep 2025 MOT: Advisory for front and rear brake discs worn — indicates significant wear items.
- Sep 2025 MOT: Advisory for headlamp inoperative — a recurring electrical issue.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-17, offering immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (6,166 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
- No major recurring failures on safety-critical systems like brakes or suspension.
- Two previous failures (2015, 2022) were immediately rectified, showing responsive ownership.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | FAIL | 27,227 mi |
PRS Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
|
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 27,227 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 36,312 mi |
ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 3 - 4,000 miles approx left (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 4 - 5,000 miles left (3.5.1g)
|
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 43,431 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 51,076 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Sep 2019 | PASS | 57,522 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face badly pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face badly pitted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2020 | PASS | 61,844 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside of brake discs badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Sep 2021 | PASS | 65,437 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2022 | FAIL | 69,651 mi |
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 69,651 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Sep 2023 | FAIL | 75,198 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have cracked/perished on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Sep 2023 | PASS | 75,198 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have cracked/perished on tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Sep 2024 | PASS | 79,774 mi |
ADVISORY Rear subframe and suspension components corroded ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished strongly advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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| Sep 2025 | PASS | 84,501 mi |
ADVISORY Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted both n/s and o/s rear. ADVISORY Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps are deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are worn and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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