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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1560 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 25 April 2027 (315 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 17,773 mi
AI verdict AVOID 22/100
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 17,773 miles. This, combined with a history of severe engine issues (head gasket, overheating, timing chain), makes it a high-risk purchase.
A critical mileage anomaly is present: 57,780 miles (Jan 2021) decreased to 57,520 miles (Apr 2021), indicating possible odometer tampering.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Jan 2021 (57,780 mi) and Apr 2021 (57,520 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
- Mileage decreased 260 miles between Jan 2021 (57,780 mi) and Apr 2021 (57,520 mi) — strong odometer fraud indicator.
- Unusually low annual mileage (4,854 miles/yr) for a 2012 vehicle, suggesting long periods of inactivity.
- Severe engine history: head gasket, overheating, and timing chain issues (community-reported) — high repair costs.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until April 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects recorded since the 2017 advisory.
- Consistent retest history shows responsive owner addressing issues promptly.
- No recurring major system failures
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 17,773 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 25,399 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 32,069 mi |
ADVISORY Front windscreen chipped ADVISORY Offside Rear cut in tyre tread ADVISORY Front brake discs corroding
|
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 40,577 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2019 | PASS | 47,775 mi |
ADVISORY both front tyres wearing on the inner edges
|
| Jan 2021 | FAIL | 57,171 mi |
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY front discs corroded ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 57,780 mi |
ADVISORY front discs corroded ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Apr 2021 | PASS | 57,520 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
|
| Apr 2022 | PASS | 63,706 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2023 | FAIL | 65,250 mi |
MAJOR Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
|
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 65,250 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 66,671 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 67,441 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2026 | PASS | 69,367 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD12 NOU, 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.