BD12 HVA

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

Apr 2015: 15,505 mi PASSMar 2016: 20,911 mi PASSMar 2017: 28,764 mi PASSMar 2018: 34,931 mi PASSApr 2019: 40,101 mi PASSJun 2020: 44,132 mi PASSMay 2021: 49,211 mi PASSMay 2022: 57,589 mi FAILMay 2022: 57,589 mi PASSMay 2023: 66,993 mi PASSMay 2024: 75,708 mi FAILMay 2024: 75,708 mi PASSMay 2025: 83,777 mi PASSMay 2026: 90,196 mi PASS90k53k16kApr 2015May 2026

MOT test history — 12/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & 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))
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))
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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