BD12 UMB

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
1242 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
19 June 2026 (5 days away)
Last recorded mileage
13,943 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 58/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 13,943 miles. While many advisories were addressed, the repeated nature of these faults suggests ongoing wear and potential future costs.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 6,349 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes in the 14-year history.

Things to check

  • Dangerous tyre defect (exposed ply) recorded on 2018-05-30, indicating a serious safety hazard.
  • Recurring suspension failures (coil spring, track rod end) and advisories across multiple tests (2018, 2022, 2025).
  • Recurring steering failures (track rod end ball joint) and advisories across multiple tests (2018, 2022, 2025).
  • Recurring exhaust emissions failures (2018) and advisories (2025) suggest ongoing engine management system issues.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2026-06-19, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (6,349 mi/yr) for its 14-year lifespan, indicating light use.
  • All past failures and advisories were addressed and passed subsequent retests, demonstrating owner responsiveness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the provided MOT history.

Mileage history

May 2015: 13,943 mi PASSJun 2016: 17,494 mi PASSMay 2017: 26,092 mi PASSMay 2018: 34,991 mi FAILMay 2018: 34,991 mi PASSMay 2019: 42,968 mi PASSJun 2020: 52,177 mi FAILJun 2020: 52,177 mi PASSJun 2021: 57,525 mi PASSJun 2022: 64,694 mi FAILJun 2022: 64,694 mi PASSJun 2023: 72,352 mi PASSJun 2024: 78,337 mi PASSJun 2025: 85,493 mi FAILJun 2025: 85,573 mi PASS86k50k14kMay 2015Jun 2025

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2015 PASS 13,943 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 PASS 17,494 mi None recorded
May 2017 PASS 26,092 mi None recorded
May 2018 FAIL 34,991 mi
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2018 PASS 34,991 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
May 2019 PASS 42,968 mi None recorded
Jun 2020 FAIL 52,177 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
PRS Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Jun 2020 PASS 52,177 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 PASS 57,525 mi None recorded
Jun 2022 FAIL 64,694 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Jun 2022 PASS 64,694 mi None recorded
Jun 2023 PASS 72,352 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2024 PASS 78,337 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2025 FAIL 85,493 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jun 2025 PASS 85,573 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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