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
- BROWN
- Engine
- 1399 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 31 May 2022
- Last recorded mileage
- 17,929 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 63/100
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 8 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 17,929 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently not valid, requiring immediate verification.
The vehicle shows a critical mileage anomaly: 38,791 miles by May 2019, then only 5 miles by May 2020, followed by 44,240 miles by May 2021, indicating potential odometer fraud.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below average: 44,240 miles over 14 years (Jan 2012) — bottom 10% of similar FORDs.
- Mileage anomaly: 38,791 miles (May 2019) then only 5 miles (May 2020), suggesting odometer fraud.
- Dangerous tyre defect: Nearside Rear Tyre had a bulge (May 2020), indicating a serious safety failure.
- MOT currently not valid: Last valid MOT expired 2022-05-31; immediate retest or new MOT required.
Working in its favour
- No dangerous defects on the most recent MOT (May 2021).
- Consistent annual mileage increases after the initial anomaly (May 2021 onwards).
- No recurring major failures or advisories on critical safety systems.
- First registration in 2012, indicating a relatively new vehicle for its time.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | PASS | 17,929 mi |
USER ENTERED n/s/f tyre has edge wear USER ENTERED o/s/f tyre has edge wear
|
| May 2016 | PASS | 23,095 mi | None recorded |
| May 2017 | PASS | 29,514 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | PASS | 33,949 mi | None recorded |
| May 2019 | PASS | 38,791 mi | None recorded |
| May 2020 | FAIL | 43,390 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| May 2020 | PASS | 43,395 mi | None recorded |
| May 2021 | PASS | 44,240 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD12 NWH, 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.