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
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1388 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 3 June 2027 (354 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 15,505 mi
AI verdict BUY 76/100
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 86% pass rate and 15,505 miles. While there are recurring suspension advisories, the car's overall condition is suitable for purchase.
The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 6,282 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating genuine usage.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension advisories (2017, 2018) and coil spring/shock wear (2022, 2023) suggest ongoing wear.
- Multiple tyre advisories (2017, 2018, 2021, 2024) and brake pad wear (2024) indicate a pattern of consumable maintenance.
- The 2017 and 2018 MOTs both noted deteriorated suspension arm ball joint dust covers, a recurring issue.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- Strong MOT record with 8 passes out of 10 tests, showing a generally well-maintained vehicle.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (6,282 miles/year) for its age, indicating light use.
- No dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history, ensuring immediate road safety.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | PASS | 15,505 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 20,911 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 28,764 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
|
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 34,931 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
|
| Apr 2019 | PASS | 40,101 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2020 | PASS | 44,132 mi | None recorded |
| May 2021 | PASS | 49,211 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| May 2022 | FAIL | 57,589 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| May 2022 | PASS | 57,589 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| May 2023 | PASS | 66,993 mi | None recorded |
| May 2024 | FAIL | 75,708 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMITS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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| May 2024 | PASS | 75,708 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMITS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| May 2025 | PASS | 83,777 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main axle bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main axle bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and perished (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))
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| May 2026 | PASS | 90,196 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD12 HVA, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.