BD12 LGA

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
WHITE
Engine
998 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 12 September 2025
Last recorded mileage
39,271 mi

AI verdict AVOID 32/100

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 21 MOT tests on record with a 57% pass rate and 39,271 miles. The mileage shows a significant anomaly, and the vehicle is currently untaxed and without a valid MOT.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage before Sep 2019 (1,291 mi/yr equivalent), followed by high annual usage (up to 18,996 mi/yr) from 2019 onwards, indicating a significant early-life anomaly.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded in Jul 2018 and Sep 2023, indicating severe neglect.
  • Major engine failure and emissions advisory in Jul 2019, suggesting significant underlying mechanical issues.
  • Mileage anomaly: Suspiciously low mileage (1,291 mi/yr equivalent) before Sep 2019, then high usage.
  • Vehicle is currently untaxed and has no valid MOT, making it illegal to drive on public roads.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 9 historical failures
  • No specific green flags are present in the MOT history for this vehicle.

Mileage history

May 2015: 39,271 mi PASSMay 2016: 50,336 mi PASSJul 2016: 50,824 mi PASSJul 2017: 78,274 mi FAILJul 2017: 78,274 mi PASSJul 2018: 87,612 mi FAILJul 2018: 87,612 mi PASSJul 2019: 94,649 mi FAILJul 2019: 94,664 mi PASSSep 2019: 94,848 mi FAILSep 2019: 94,861 mi PASSSep 2020: 110,141 mi FAILSep 2020: 110,141 mi PASSSep 2021: 129,137 mi FAILSep 2021: 129,137 mi PASSAug 2022: 141,792 mi FAILAug 2022: 141,792 mi PASSSep 2023: 153,311 mi FAILSep 2023: 153,460 mi PASSSep 2024: 164,569 mi FAILSep 2024: 164,569 mi PASS165k102k39kMay 2015Sep 2024

MOT test history — 12/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2015 PASS 39,271 mi
ADVISORY Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTERED Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED light / surface corrosion to some underbody components
May 2016 PASS 50,336 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front TYRE NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Jul 2016 PASS 50,824 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 FAIL 78,274 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Jul 2017 PASS 78,274 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Jul 2018 FAIL 87,612 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
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))
Jul 2018 PASS 87,612 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))
Jul 2019 FAIL 94,649 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits .663 (8.2.1.2 (b))
Jul 2019 PASS 94,664 mi None recorded
Sep 2019 FAIL 94,848 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sep 2019 PASS 94,861 mi None recorded
Sep 2020 FAIL 110,141 mi
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Sep 2020 PASS 110,141 mi None recorded
Sep 2021 FAIL 129,137 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
PRS Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2021 PASS 129,137 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Aug 2022 FAIL 141,792 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Aug 2022 PASS 141,792 mi None recorded
Sep 2023 FAIL 153,311 mi
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2023 PASS 153,460 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted on outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2024 FAIL 164,569 mi
PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer wheel rim as slight damage
Sep 2024 PASS 164,569 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Outer wheel rim as slight damage

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